Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
1954, Japanese. Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Hiroshi InagakiDirector
- Toshirō MifuneMusashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
- Rentaro MikuniMatahachi
- Mariko OkadaAkemi
- Kuroemon Onoe IITakuan
- Kaoru YachigusaOtsu
- Mitsuko MitoOko
- Eiko MiyoshiOsugi
- Akihiko HirataSeijuro Yoshioka
- Kusuo AbeTemma Tsujikaze
- Eitarō OzawaTerumasa Ikeda
- Masanobu ŌkuboPetty Official
- Seijirô OndaChief Official (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 25 September 1954
- Original title
- 宮本武蔵
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hiroshi Inagaki, Tokuhei Wakao
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Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto: quick answers
What comes after Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto?
Next in the series: Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) and Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956).
Is Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 220 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto?
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto on?
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto?
If you liked Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto, try Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple, 13 Assassins, The Hidden Fortress.
Who directed Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto?
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954) was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki and stars Toshirō Mifune, Rentaro Mikuni, Mariko Okada.