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Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders (1961)

Movie ★ 6.0 87 min

History Mystery Action

The serial killing of a samurai each night by strangulation at various temples confounds investigators and brings a chill to the residents of Edo. With the capital on edge, master crimefighter Kondo Umon is brought in to try and solve the case. His illustrious career aside, Umon must risk his own life, time and time again in order to bring the culprit to justice. This mystery will keep you guessing until the exciting climax. Umon has a flair for the dramatic and will hopefully solve the case before more innocent victims have their lives claimed!

Shigehiro Ozawa Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 15, 1961
Runtime
87 min
IMDb
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Cast

Ryutaro Otomo Ryutaro Otomo Satomi Oka Satomi Oka Keiko Okawa Keiko Okawa Tomoko Matsushima Tomoko Matsushima Shingo Yamashiro Shingo Yamashiro Eitarō Shindō Eitarō Shindō Shunji Sakai Shunji Sakai Eijirō Yanagi Eijirō Yanagi Isao Yamagata Isao Yamagata Kusuo Abe Kusuo Abe Jotaro Togami Jotaro Togami Itoshi Yumeji Itoshi Yumeji Koishi Kimi Koishi Kimi Ryōsuke Kagawa Ryōsuke Kagawa Kichiya Bando Hashizo Ōkawa Hashizo Ōkawa

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Frequently asked questions

What is Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders about?
The serial killing of a samurai each night by strangulation at various temples confounds investigators and brings a chill to the residents of Edo. With the capital on edge, master crimefighter Kondo Umon is brought in to try and solve the case. His illustrious career aside, Umon must risk his own life, time and time again in order to bring the culprit to justice. This mystery will keep you guessing until the exciting climax. Umon has a flair for the dramatic and will hopefully solve the case before more innocent victims have their lives claimed!
Who directed Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders?
Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders was directed by Shigehiro Ozawa.
Who stars in Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders?
Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders stars Ryutaro Otomo, Satomi Oka, Keiko Okawa, Tomoko Matsushima.
When was Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders released?
Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders is a 1961 history, mystery, action film.
Where can I watch Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders?
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