# Where to watch Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo (1955) in the UK

> Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo (1955) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1955  
**Runtime:** 95 minutes  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T13:50:11.693Z)  

## Synopsis

An adaptation of the famous novel by Jiromasa Gunji about the difficult story of Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of the great elder of the Bakumatsu era, Ii Naosuke. This masterpiece depicts the suffering and love of Tsuruchiyo, who never knew his father until the end of his life. Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of Elder Ii Naosuke, grew up with his mother, a former geisha. However, he was refused an engagement to Yae, the daughter of Samanosuke Yoshimura from the Maeda domain of Kaga Province, to whom she tied her future. After this refusal, Tsuruchiyo begins to be interested in the mystery of his birth…

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo in the UK?**

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## Sources

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