# Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954)

> A sweeping Japanese period drama follows an unruly young warrior through outlaw life toward the discipline and moral purpose of a true samurai.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19615

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Drama, Action, Adventure
- Director: Hiroshi Inagaki
- Cast: Toshirō Mifune, Rentaro Mikuni, Mariko Okada, Kurôemon Onoe, Kaoru Yachigusa, Mitsuko Mito, Eiko Miyoshi, Akihiko Hirata
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047444/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sweeping, serious, heroic, classic cinema evening, samurai film marathon

## Synopsis

A legendary warrior's journey from outlaw to samurai unfolds in a tale of honor and mastery.

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