The Samurai and the Prisoner
Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Starring Masaki Suda, Yuriko Yoshitaka, Munetaka Aoki, Mitsuo Yoshihara
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Sad / lowWhen Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda, he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda's army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei, a brilliant and dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon, as he must outwit his enemies and uncover the truth before time runs out.
- Original title
- 黒牢城
- Original language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Cast
- Mitsuo Yoshihara, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa, Kiyohiko Shibukawa
Updated November 9, 2026
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