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Magistrate of Dice (1961)

★ 9.0/10 90 min Action, Drama Japan Japanese
Screenplay by: Kenrō Matsuura
Original Story: Tatsuro Jinde
Streaming: Not available

Description

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!

Top Cast

Chiezo Kataoka
Chiezo Kataoka
Chiyonosuke Azuma
Chiyonosuke Azuma
Eitarō Shindō
Eitarō Shindō
Kyoko Aoyama
Kyoko Aoyama
Satomi Oka
Satomi Oka
Ryuji Kita
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Yataro Kurokawa
Yataro Kurokawa

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