Samurai (1979) featured a cast of 27 tracked actors. Of these, 7 (29%) are still alive today and 17 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Bob Minor, age 82. This film starred Joe Penny and Dana Elcar.
29% still with us· verified cast26% of full cast · incl. 3 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 29% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 80.8 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast27 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Joe Penny Lee Cantrell | Lee Cantrell | Living | 24/06/1956 | 70 | — | 23 |
 Dana Elcar Frank Boyd | Frank Boyd | Deceased | 10/10/1927 | 77 | 06/06/2005 | 52 |
 Beulah Quo Hana Mitsubishi Cantrell | Hana Mitsubishi Cantrell | Deceased | 17/04/1923 | 79 | 23/10/2002 | 56 |
 James Shigeta Takeo Chisato | Takeo Chisato | Deceased | 17/06/1929 | 85 | 28/07/2014 | 50 |
 Charles Cioffi Amory Bryson | Amory Bryson | Deceased | 31/10/1935 | 90 | 22/05/2026 | 44 |
 Geoffrey Lewis Harold Tigner | Harold Tigner | Deceased | 31/07/1935 | 79 | 07/04/2015 | 44 |
 Norman Alden Lt. Al DeNisco | Lt. Al DeNisco | Deceased | 13/09/1924 | 87 | 27/07/2012 | 55 |
 Morgan Brittany Cathy Berman | Cathy Berman | Living | 05/12/1951 | 74 | — | 28 |
 Ralph Manza Irving Berman | Irving Berman | Deceased | 01/12/1921 | 78 | 31/01/2000 | 58 |
Shane Sinutko Tommy | Tommy | Living | 16/03/1965 | 61 | — | 14 |
 Michael Pataki Peter Lacey | Peter Lacey | Deceased | 16/01/1938 | 72 | 15/04/2010 | 41 |
 James McEachin Richardson | Richardson | Deceased | 20/05/1930 | 94 | 11/01/2025 | 49 |
 Philip Baker Hall Prof. Owens | Prof. Owens | Deceased | 10/09/1931 | 90 | 12/06/2022 | 48 |
 Randolph Roberts Phil Mercer | Phil Mercer | Living | 05/10/1947 | 79 | — | 32 |
Diana Webster Prof. Helen Martell | Prof. Helen Martell | Deceased | 11/10/1924 | 86 | 19/10/2010 | 55 |
 Don Keefer Norm Jonas | Norm Jonas | Deceased | 18/08/1916 | 98 | 07/09/2014 | 63 |
Michael Danahy Harry Keller | Harry Keller | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Richard Molinare Lab Aide | Lab Aide | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Johnny Haymer Lawyer | Lawyer | Deceased | 19/01/1920 | 69 | 18/11/1989 | 59 |
Jo McDonnell Marianne | Marianne | Living | 16/05/1950 | 76 | — | 29 |
 Walt Davis Other Cop | Other Cop | Deceased | 09/02/1929 | 52 | 21/09/1981 | 50 |
 Bob Minor Zane | Zane | Living | 01/01/1944 | 82 | — | 35 |
 Steve Conte Technician | Technician | Deceased | 16/01/1920 | 77 | 28/04/1997 | 59 |
 Fred Lerner Powers | Powers | Deceased | 02/02/1935 | 74 | 15/07/2009 | 44 |
 Gregory J. Barnett Colfax | Colfax | Living | — | — | — | — |
John Petlock Accountant | Accountant | Deceased | 26/08/1934 | 86 | 16/11/2020 | 45 |
Howard Beckler Judge | Judge | Unverified | — | — | — | — |