The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Based on the exploits of real-life historical character Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan, this exciting tale brings the “Demon Magistrate” as he is called to the aid of a beautiful young woman who asks to be abducted on the eve of her wedding so that she would not have to marry a country bumpkin. Instead she plans to go to Edo, where life can be cheap and common criminals run rampant. Can Magistrate Toyama, a gambler himself, see through the plot and keep her safe from harm. Don’t miss this spectacular showpiece of samurai era action led by superstar Kataoka Chiezo in one of his signature roles. When he bares his tattooed right shoulder, all hell breaks loose!
Ratings
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Kenrō MatsuuraScreenplay
- Nakaba TakahashiOriginal Music Composer
- Kokichi UchideDirector
Cast
- Chiezo KataokaCast
- Chiyonosuke AzumaCast
- Eitarō ShindōCast
- Kyoko AoyamaCast
- Satomi OkaCast
- Ryuji KitaCast
- Ryōsuke KagawaCast
- Yataro KurokawaCast
- Kōtarō NireiCast
- Kensaku HaraCast
- Kinichi HanabusaCast
- Eijirō KataokaCast
Stills
Themes
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