The Samurai

The Samurai (2003)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2003-01-01
  • Runtime: 0h 55min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Greystone Television
  • Director: Tony Long

Summary

They were the knights of medieval Japan, an elite warrior class that held the reins of power and the fascination of the people for more than 700 years. Masters of sword and bow, driven by an unforgiving code of ethics, they proved ferocious in combat. They beat back foreign invaders and fought each other for land, status, honor and glory. The Samurai explores the extraordinary legacy of martial artistry, ceremony, self-discipline and tenacity in battle that reaches to this day. Modern-day samurai explain the ways of life in the Bushido, while scholars detail the pivotal events in their centuries-long history. From the heyday of the Heian Period (794-1185) to the inevitable decline that followed the opening of Japan in 1853, this is the definitive study of some of world's most famous fighters.

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  • Edward Herrmann

    as self (voice)
  • Toshishiro Obata

    as self / swordsman
  • Michael Shu

    as Ronin 1
  • James Wong

    as Ronin 2
Camera Tom Collins Director of Photography
Editing Michael W. Andrews Editor
Writing Tony Long Writer
Production Tony Long Producer
Directing Tony Long Director

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