Quick overview
Three Outlaw Samurai (1964) leans into its genre DNA with a straightforward setup and a clear, watchable rhythm. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Tetsuro Tamba, Isamu Nagato, and Mikijiro Hira—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 3.6/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
Three Outlaw Samurai (1964)
Sanbiki no samurai, Trois samouraïs hors-la-loi, Três Samurais Fora da Lei-
Released: May 13, 1964
Runtime: 93 min
: 3.575/10 from 113 votes
Shiba, a wandering ronin, encounters a band of peasants who have kidnapped the daughter of their dictatorial magistrate, in hopes of coercing from him a reduction in taxes. Shiba takes up their fight, joined by two renegades from the magistrate's guard, Sakura and Kikyo. The three outlaws find themselves in a battle to the death.
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