Samurai Rebellion details
| Format: | 12 DVD |
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| Starring: | Toshiro Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai |
| Director: | Masaki Kobayashi |
| Genres: | Action/Adventure - General, Thriller, World Cinema - Japanese |
| Studio: | WARRIOR |
| Collections: | 100 Swords and Sandals Films |
| Name | Discs | |
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Samurai Rebellion |
12 Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 2 hours 1 minute |
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| Rental release: | Currently unavailable |
| Main languages: | Japanese |
| Subtitles: | English |
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Arranged Marriage Causes Chaos
By a customer from LONDON , 02 Sep 2005[Highly rated reviewer]
This film follows the story of a family who are reluctantly forced to accept the disgraced wife of their lord. Their reluctance soon dissolves as it becomes apparent she is a loving wife. Then she is recalled to her former husband, but chooses death instead, bringing ruin on the house of those who love her. A thoughtful and superbly shot film with intelligent and emotional acting. It is in the finest tradition of the Japenese Samurai films, staring TORU MIFUNE.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(8)Given better than Kobayashi's other samurai classic, Hara-kiri
By Blunders1000 (8 reviews) from Hornchurch, Essex , 30 Mar 2012This is a GREAT film.
A Shakespearean-esque tragedy, plus the legend that is Toshiro Mifune.
What more do you want?
The Master himself, Akira Kurosawa would've been proud to have made this.
If you loved Harakiri, see this.- Was this review helpful to you?
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By a customer from UK , 23 Jun 2008While modest in style, the subject becomes heroic and tragic, with excellent performances from the main characters. There is a gripping portrayal of feudal life and family pressures, and deceitful behaviour that backfires. Great stuff!- Was this review helpful to you?
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"Samurai" is feast for the eyes, food for thought
By rpere008 (20 reviews) from Bangor , 17 Feb 2008Although 'Kwaidan' remains my personal favorite as far as Masaki Kobayashi's filmography goes, the story in 'Samurai Rebellion' is so much more relevant and touching. It has the audacity to bring up questions of individual freedom and happiness in a society where the good of the collective, appearances and 'not losing face' are paramount. And it has something for Western audiences as well, to whom oppression and abuse of power are no strangers. And of course, the cinematography is top-notch. Definitely a must-see, possibly more than once.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Samurai goes against Clan Chiefs wishes shock
By itstinks (681 reviews) from North of Reading , 22 May 2006Normally the old ways are shown as where the Clan Lords word was law to his subordinates but this is a revisionist story where an old fighter disagrees with the orders given and strikes a blow for personal freedom and happiness above what may be dictated from the top. Even the women are allowed a bit more say in their life than is normally allowed. That makes it fairly unique but unfortunately it becomes so melodramatic at the end it reminded me of the average Indian movie. Watch it for Mifune (upto the last 20 minutes when even he is over the top) but not essential.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Arranged Marriage Causes Chaos
By a customer from LONDON , 02 Sep 2005This film follows the story of a family who are reluctantly forced to accept the disgraced wife of their lord. Their reluctance soon dissolves as it becomes apparent she is a loving wife. Then she is recalled to her former husband, but chooses death instead, bringing ruin on the house of those who love her. A thoughtful and superbly shot film with intelligent and emotional acting. It is in the finest tradition of the Japenese Samurai films, staring TORU MIFUNE.- Was this review helpful to you?
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