---
title: "Samurai"
year: 1945
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/samurai-1945"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 391829
imdb_id: "tt0134944"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 78
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Samurai (1945) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/samurai-1945

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Samurai is a war and drama film released on August 24, 1945, with a runtime of 1 hour and 18 minutes, directed by Raymond Cannon and featuring cast members including Paul Fung, Luke Chan, David Chow, and Barbara Wooddell. The film follows a young Japanese-American orphan in California taken in by a priest who is secretly a Japanese secret agent and samurai warrior, leading to espionage and the character eventually becoming the governor of California.

The film provides a dramatic narrative centered on espionage and training under a samurai warrior. It falls under the war and drama genres, capturing cinematic storytelling from 1945.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Japanese-American orphan trained by a secret agent samurai murders his teachers and adoptive parents."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique narrative involving a young Japanese-American orphan taken in by a priest who is a secret agent and samurai warrior.
- Explores high-stakes espionage involving smuggled Japanese secret plans into the country.
- Follows an unusual political trajectory as the protagonist rises to become the governor of California.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot features dark elements including the murder of an English teacher and adoptive American parents.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone and pacing reflect a 1945 war and drama film dealing with espionage and violent acts.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1945-war-film, #japanese-american-orphan, #samurai-warrior, #spy-thriller, #california-governor, #secret-plans

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Cultpix | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Cultpix | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Cultpix | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Raymond Cannon
- **Networks / Studios**: Cavalcade Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Paul Fung** as *Dr. Ken Morey*
- **Luke Chan** as *Priest*
- **David Chow** as *Japanese Secret Service Man*
- **Barbara Woodell** as *Mrs. Morey*
- **Fred C. Bond** as *Dr. Stanley Morey*
- **Larry Moore** as *Frank Morey*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Samurai (1945)?
Streaming availability is not explicitly specified in the provided text, though it is referenced on databases like The Movie Database, IMDb, and Plex.

### Q: Is Samurai (1945) worth watching?
It may appeal to viewers interested in 1945 war and drama films featuring espionage and samurai training plots.

### Q: What is the runtime or duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 18 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes or sequels?
The provided sources do not mention episodic content or sequels for this specific 1945 title.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Samurai — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/391829)
- [Samurai (1945) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0134944/)
- [Samurai (1945) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/samurai-1945/credits)
- [Samurai (1945) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/samurai/20004774/credits/)
- [Samurai - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai)
- [Samuraj – Wikipedia, wolna encyklopedia](https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuraj)

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