TheSamurai on screen season concludes with Three Outlaw Samurai, in which three wandering samurai battle corrupt magistrates who are oppressing peasants.

The film, directed by Gosha Hideo, is an adaptation of the hugely popular TV period drama series of the same name (which ran for over 150 episodes from 1963–1969).

Each of the three solitary (yet righteous) characters are highly layered, creating a captivating interplay between them as they strive towards a common goal. It stars Tamba Tetsurō, who appeared in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice, Hira Mikijirō, one of Japan’s leading actors on both screen and stage, and Nagato Isamu, a character actor with a background in comedy.

Deeply influenced by director Kurosawa Akira, who introduced sound-effects for sword fighting in Yōjimbō (1961) for the first time, Gosha sought to make the sound effects such as the clang of blades clashing and the swish of a sword cutting through the air even more thorough and realistic. In Three Outlaw Samurai, Gosha created these fast-paced, dynamic chanbara (sword-fighting) scenes that revolutionized the history of Japanese period drama.

The screenings are in Japanese with English subtitles. Duration: approx. 94 mins.

*Please note that this movie is rated 15 and is therefore not considered suitable for an audience younger than 15 years old

Guests who are booked to attend the screening can also enjoy 10% off drinks at the Stand on their way in. Please note that the Stand is open until 20:00, Monday–Saturday, and until 18:00 on Sundays.

*Please note that filming and/or photography may take place at this event. Photos and footage of the event may then be used to promote Japan House London, helping more people to discover what we offer. If you have any concerns, please contact us online or contact a member of the team on site.

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Booking essential | Admission free