Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya

Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya (Thai: ซามูไร อโยธยา) is a 2010 Thai action movie directed by Nopporn Watin. The film features renowned Muay Thai boxers Buakaw Por. Pramuk, Saenchai Sor. Kingstar, Yodsanklai Fairtex, and Anuwat Kaewsamrit along with the main cast of actors.[1]

Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya
Film poster
Directed byNopporn Watin
Written byNopporn Watin
Thanatat Kongthong
Thanawat Thirayaowapapong
Viroj Sukchu
Produced byNopporn Watin
Salinee Phakdeephol
Starring
Production
companies
Mahagaap Co.,Ltd.
Release date
  • December 2, 2010 (2010-12-02)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryThailand
LanguagesThai
Japanese
Burmese
Budget100 million baht

Plot

Attacked and wounded by a group of traitorous Japanese ninja, a mercenary samurai named Yamada (Ozeki) is rescued and nursed back to health by a group of Thai warriors, in service to the King of Ayothaya. Confused by the mysterious identity of his assailants, Yamada stays with the warriors, befriending them, learning their art, and eventually pledging his loyalty and life to their cause and kingdom.[2]

Historical basis

The lead character in the film is based on Yamada Nagamasa, a Japanese adventurer who later became a governor in the Ayutthaya Kingdom.

Cast

Guest appearance

References


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