Shinsengumi Chronicles
新選組始末記
“I Want to Die A Samurai”
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As winds of change sweep Japan, an honest man joins the Shinsengumi out of admiration for its leader, and because he wants to live and die as a samurai. However, as his involvement grows, reality and idealism come into deadly conflict.
Cast
Raizō Ichikawa
as Yamasaki Susumu
Shigeru Amachi
as Toshizo Hijikata
Shiho Fujimura
as Shima
Tomisaburō Wakayama
as Isami Kondo
Katsuhiko Kobayashi
as Sanjûrô Tani
Jun'ichirō Narita
as Kojûrô Kusunoki
Kinshiro Matsumoto
as Sôshi Okita
Jun Tazaki
as Kamo Serizawa
Mieko Kondō
as Miyuki
Reiko Fujiwara
as Oume
Ryūzō Shimada
as Shuntarô Furutaka
Matasaburô Niwa
as Kyûzô Okamoto
Yutaka Nakamura
as Matsusuke Sugiyama
Yotaro Yajima
as Matasaburô Saeki
Kunikazu Takami
as Hikohei Ôtsu
Tatsuya Ishiguro
as Teizô Miyabe
Ikuko Mōri
as Koei Kikyôya
Toshio Chiba
as Gorô Hirayama
Saburo Date
as Keisuke Yamanami
Hiroshi Dômoto
as Sanosuke Harada
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About Shinsengumi Chronicles
“I Want to Die A Samurai”
As winds of change sweep Japan, an honest man joins the Shinsengumi out of admiration for its leader, and because he wants to live and die as a samurai. However, as his involvement grows, reality and idealism come into deadly conflict. Running 93 minutes.
Shinsengumi Chronicles Cast and Characters
The cast features Raizō Ichikawa (as Yamasaki Susumu), Shigeru Amachi (as Toshizo Hijikata), Shiho Fujimura (as Shima), Tomisaburō Wakayama (as Isami Kondo), and Katsuhiko Kobayashi (as Sanjûrô Tani). Their performances are a major reason Shinsengumi Chronicles has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Shinsengumi Chronicles NowWhy People Are Watching Shinsengumi Chronicles
Shinsengumi Chronicles flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is action sequences that don't feel cheap and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shinsengumi Chronicles
Where can I watch Shinsengumi Chronicles online for free?
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How long is Shinsengumi Chronicles?
Shinsengumi Chronicles runs for 93 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is Shinsengumi Chronicles good? What's the rating?
Shinsengumi Chronicles holds a 6.7/10 rating based on 12 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Shinsengumi Chronicles?
The main cast includes Raizō Ichikawa, Shigeru Amachi, Shiho Fujimura, and Tomisaburō Wakayama, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Shinsengumi Chronicles available in Japanese?
Yes — Shinsengumi Chronicles was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Shinsengumi Chronicles released?
Shinsengumi Chronicles was released in 1963.
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Where can I watch Shinsengumi Chronicles for free?
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What is Shinsengumi Chronicles about?
Shinsengumi Chronicles is a Action/Thriller film. As winds of change sweep Japan, an honest man joins the Shinsengumi out of admiration for its leader, and because he wants to live and die as a samurai. However, as his involvement grows, reality and idealism come into deadly conflict.
When was Shinsengumi Chronicles released?
Shinsengumi Chronicles was released on January 3, 1963. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. The film was produced by Daiei Film.
Who stars in Shinsengumi Chronicles?
Shinsengumi Chronicles stars Raizō Ichikawa, Shigeru Amachi, Shiho Fujimura and Tomisaburō Wakayama. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Shinsengumi Chronicles available in HD?
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