Samurai: Behind the Blade
2008, English. Directed by Roger Pyke.
Devotion before honor, Duty before pride.
Japan's ancient samurai tradition is chronicled in this hourlong documentary, which looks to history, science and literature to answer questions about the legacy and mysterious lives of the warrior aristocracy. The film examines some of the truths behind the mask, including the samurais' preoccupation with death, their impressive mastery of fine arts and their code of honor -- which carried a heavy price.
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- 0h 47m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- 30 September 2008
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Samurai: Behind the Blade runs 47 minutes (0h 47m).
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Samurai: Behind the Blade is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Samurai: Behind the Blade?
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Who directed Samurai: Behind the Blade?
Samurai: Behind the Blade (2008) was directed by Roger Pyke and stars Ben Weinberg.