Following the collapse of his clan, unemployed samurai Hanshiro Tsugumo arrives at the manor of Lord Iyi, begging to commit ritual suicide on his property. Direction: Masaki Kobayashi Actors: Akira Ishihama, Rentaro Mikuni, Tatsuya Nakadai, Tetsuro Tamba Special Features: New restored high-definition digital transfer; New video interviews with legendary star Tatsuya Nakadai and acclaimed screenwriter Shinobu Hashimoto; 2.35:1, Widescreen format. Language: Japanese / Sub. English Year: 1962 Runtime: 133 minutes.