---
title: "The Magoichi Saga"
year: 1969
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magoichi-saga-1969"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 334082
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Magoichi Saga (1969) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magoichi-saga-1969

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Magoichi Saga is a film first released in 1969. Catalogued under Action, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Daiei Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Lord Oda Nobunaga seeks to enlist Magoichi and his gunners as he controls Japan."

### Why Watch
- features action and drama
- historical setting involving Lord Oda Nobunaga

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in the provided sources
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action and drama elements typical of its genre.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, drama, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kenji Misumi
- **Networks / Studios**: Daiei Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kinnosuke Nakamura** as *Saika Magoichi*
- **Komaki Kurihara** as *Komichi*
- **Kōjirō Hongō** as *Priest Shin-so*
- **Katsuo Nakamura** as *Tokichiro*
- **Yōko Namikawa** as *Kano*
- **Eiko Azusa** as *Tokichiro's wife Nene*
- **Takashi Shimura** as *Magoichi's father*
- **Shintarō Katsu** as *Oda Nobunaga*
- **Taketoshi Naitō**
- **Ryōsuke Kagawa**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release date of The Magoichi Saga?
The film was released on 09/13/1969 in Japan.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Kenji Misumi.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is classified under action and drama.

### Q: Who is the main leader trying to gain control in the plot?
Lord Oda Nobunaga gains control of nearly all of Japan in the story.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Magoichi Saga — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/334082)

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