What is The Samurai and the Prisoner?
The Samurai and the Prisoner is a film first released in 2026. Catalogued under Drama, Mystery.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 147 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 19, 2026
- Studios
- Shochiku, TBS, Shochiku Studio
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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The Samurai and the Prisoner is a film first released in 2026. Catalogued under Drama, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Shochiku, TBS, Shochiku Studio. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A besieged lord and a imprisoned strategist must stop a traitor before time runs out.”
- compelling alliance between a lord and a prisoner
- high stakes with an army closing in
- features a dark and suspenseful atmosphere
Watch it if you enjoy historical mysteries featuring high-stakes political intrigue and tense alliances.
The film contains themes of fear, suspicion, and tyranny within a besieged court setting.
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When was The Samurai and the Prisoner released?
The film was released on 07/31/2026 in the US.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film is categorized as Drama, History, and Mystery.
Who does Lord Murashige rise up against?
Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda.
Who is Kanbei?
Kanbei is a brilliant and dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon who forms an uneasy alliance with Murashige.
What challenges does Lord Murashige face inside his castle?
He is besieged by Oda's army while dealing with mysterious crimes, fear, suspicion, and a traitor hiding among his ranks.