The Samurai and the Prisoner
Cast
Munetaka Aoki 
Yoshiyoshi Arakawa Ryôta Bandô Shingo Bandô 
Tasuku Emoto Shûsaku Kamikawa
Credits
Written by: 
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Plot
When Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda, he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion.
Sinekatalog’s take
A besieged feudal lord faces strange crimes inside his own castle, and fear spreads through the court. Kurosawa's chilly, patient style suggests a ghostly period mystery more than a swordfight spectacle. Aimed at viewers who enjoy slow-burning, atmospheric costume dramas.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (913 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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