The Samurai

Story

Synopsis

They were the knights of medieval Japan, an elite warrior class that held the reins of power and the fascination of the people for more than 700 years. Masters of sword and bow, driven by an unforgiving code of ethics, they proved ferocious in combat. They beat back foreign invaders and fought each other for land, status, honor and glory. The Samurai explores the extraordinary legacy of martial artistry, ceremony, self-discipline and tenacity in battle that reaches to this day. Modern-day samurai explain the ways of life in the Bushido, while scholars detail the pivotal events in their centuries-long history. From the heyday of the Heian Period (794-1185) to the inevitable decline that followed the opening of Japan in 1853, this is the definitive study of some of world's most famous fighters.

Director

Tony Long

Writers

Tony Long

Language

English

Release date

1 January 2003

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Edward Herrmann

  self (voice)

• 

  Toshishiro Obata

  self / swordsman

• Michael Shu

  Ronin 1

• James Wong

  Ronin 2