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Lowly Ronin (1981)

Movie ★ 8.0 90 min

Drama Action TV Movie

Reprising his role from the popular TV series "Koya no Suronin" (The Lowly Ronin), Mifune Toshiro stars in this full-length, stand-alone made for TV movie. The wandering ronin is reminiscent of his most famous role as the samurai without a name in Kurosawa's "Yojimbo" and "Sanjuro". He travels about Japan, and while he may seek happiness, violence and tragedy always cross his path. This time, he reluctantly agrees when a girl hires him to kill a local offical who has unfairly taxed her villagers. But he soon discoves that not all is at it appears when he finds a direct link to his past.

Kazuo Ikehiro Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 30, 1981
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0341603
Country
Language
Studio
Mifune Productions,

Themes

Cast

Toshirō Mifune Toshirō Mifune Sanjuro Hinoki Kahori Takeda Kahori Takeda Mizuho Suzuki Mizuho Suzuki Masao Imafuku Masao Imafuku Tokue Hanazawa Tokue Hanazawa Fujio Tokita Fujio Tokita Kōjirō Kusanagi Kōjirō Kusanagi Tetsuya Yamaoka Tetsuya Yamaoka Saburo Date Saburo Date Sei Hiraizumi Sei Hiraizumi Tomomi Satō Tomomi Satō Teruhiko Saigō Teruhiko Saigō

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lowly Ronin about?
Reprising his role from the popular TV series "Koya no Suronin" (The Lowly Ronin), Mifune Toshiro stars in this full-length, stand-alone made for TV movie. The wandering ronin is reminiscent of his most famous role as the samurai without a name in Kurosawa's "Yojimbo" and "Sanjuro". He travels about Japan, and while he may seek happiness, violence and tragedy always cross his path. This time, he reluctantly agrees when a girl hires him to kill a local offical who has unfairly taxed her villagers. But he soon discoves that not all is at it appears when he finds a direct link to his past.
Who directed Lowly Ronin?
Lowly Ronin was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.
Who stars in Lowly Ronin?
Lowly Ronin stars Toshirō Mifune, Kahori Takeda, Mizuho Suzuki, Masao Imafuku.
When was Lowly Ronin released?
Lowly Ronin is a 1981 drama, action, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Lowly Ronin?
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