08/21/2026
From the folks at NETV, Community Broadcasting Network presents Outlaw! (Orochi, 1925). Newly Restored with Original Score & English Benshi Narration.
As part of our mission to archive and put public domain works in the spotlight, our team has translated, restored and rescored this film for you to enjoy!
Directed by Buntarō Futagawa and starring the iconic Tsumasaburō Bandō (Bantsuma) at the peak of his fame, this explosive jidaigeki follows a proud, low-ranking samurai whose sense of justice and fiery temper lead him into a downward spiral of misunderstandings, betrayal, and societal rejection. Framed and hounded by those in power, he transforms from loyal retainer into a feared outlaw—yet the film boldly questions: Who are the real villains in a world ruled by hypocrisy and rigid class structures?
The edition features a score by Doctor Deathray and narration by Robin Black.