Magistrate of Dice ·さいころ奉行

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!

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Action
Drama
Release Date

Apr 18, 1961

Duration: 1h 30 min

Popularity: 0.6879
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Directed by

Kokichi Uchide

Screenplay by

Kenrō Matsuura

Productions

Toei Company (JP)

Collection
Tōyama no Kin-san Collection
Budget

Revenue: NA