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Magistrate of Dice

0 %|Apr 18, 1961|Action, Drama

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!

Featured Crew

Kokichi Uchide
Director
Tatsuro Jinde
Original Story
Kenrō Matsuura
Screenplay
Nakaba Takahashi
Original Music Composer
Minoru Miki
Director of Photography
Kenji Tanaka
Lighting Technician
Norimichi Igawa
Art Direction
Sadamitsu Ishihara
Sound Recordist