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- Japanese
- Studio
- Shochiku
- Directed by
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Written by
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- For
- adult
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The Samurai and the Prisoner (黒牢城) is a Japanese-language historical mystery film based on Honobu Yonezawa's novel. Set in 16th-century Japan, it follows Lord Murashige Araki, besieged in his castle, as he works with imprisoned strategist Kanbei Kuroda to investigate crimes from within. It releases June 19, 2026.
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Key features
- ·Historical mystery set in 16th-century Japan
- ·Based on Honobu Yonezawa's novel
- ·Japanese-language film
- ·Features a castle-siege setting
- ·Centers on Lord Murashige Araki and strategist Kanbei Kuroda
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When does The Samurai and the Prisoner release?
The Samurai and the Prisoner is scheduled to release on June 19, 2026.
What is The Samurai and the Prisoner based on?
The film is based on the novel 黒牢城 by Japanese author Honobu Yonezawa.
What is the Japanese title of The Samurai and the Prisoner?
The Japanese title is 黒牢城 (Kurōjō).
What is the plot of The Samurai and the Prisoner?
The film follows Lord Murashige Araki, besieged in his castle in 16th-century Japan, who allies with his prisoner, the strategist Kanbei Kuroda, to solve mysterious crimes occurring within the castle.
What language is The Samurai and the Prisoner in?
The film is in Japanese.
About this release
The Samurai and the Prisoner, known in Japanese as 黒牢城, is scheduled for release on June 19, 2026. The film is a Japanese-language historical mystery adapted from the novel by Honobu Yonezawa.
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