Three Outlaw Samurai
1964, Japanese. Directed by Hideo Gosha.
One...two...three Samurai filling the giant screen with flashing swordplay
Shiba, a wandering ronin, encounters a band of peasants who have kidnapped the daughter of their dictatorial magistrate, in hopes of coercing from him a reduction in taxes. Shiba takes up their fight, joined by two renegades from the magistrate's guard, Sakura and Kikyo. The three outlaws find themselves in a battle to the death.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Where to watch Three Outlaw Samurai
Three Outlaw Samurai is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 May 1964
- Original title
- 三匹の侍
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hideo Gosha, Keiichi Abe, Eizaburo Shiba
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Three Outlaw Samurai: quick answers
Is Three Outlaw Samurai worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 120 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Three Outlaw Samurai?
Three Outlaw Samurai runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Three Outlaw Samurai have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Three Outlaw Samurai. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Three Outlaw Samurai parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Three Outlaw Samurai on?
Three Outlaw Samurai is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Three Outlaw Samurai?
If you liked Three Outlaw Samurai, try Blade of the Immortal, Killing, Battles Without Honor and Humanity.
Who directed Three Outlaw Samurai?
Three Outlaw Samurai (1964) was directed by Hideo Gosha and stars Tetsuro Tamba, Isamu Nagato, Mikijiro Hira.