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Samurai Pirate

1963 Directed by Senkichi Taniguchi

An adventurous and daring sailor sets sail to the castle of an ailing king to stop an evil premier, hungry for power and wealth, from succeeding the throne and marrying the king's beautiful daughter. Along the way, with the help of some courageous rebels and a lustful wizard, he must overcome the powers of a bewitching witch, a band of ruthless pirates, and the castle's Imperial guards. He must also free those kidnapped into slavery and restore the king's reputation.

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Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

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Sukezaemon Naya, aka 'Luzon' [Sinbad, in US version]

Mie Hama

Mie Hama

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Princess Yaya

Tadao Nakamaru

Tadao Nakamaru

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The Chancellor

Kumi Mizuno

Kumi Mizuno

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Miwa the Rebel Leader

Ichirō Arishima

Ichirō Arishima

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Sennin the Wizard

Hideyo Amamoto

Hideyo Amamoto

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Granny the Witch

Mitsuko Kusabue

Mitsuko Kusabue

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Sobei

96 minutes

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