Magistrate of Dice
1961 · 90 min
Action · Drama
★ 9.0Based 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!
Crew
- Director Kokichi Uchide
- Screenplay Kenrō Matsuura
- Director of Photography Shigeto Miki
Cast
Crew
- Director — Kokichi Uchide
- Screenplay — Kenrō Matsuura
- Director of Photography — Shigeto Miki
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