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An Edo Magistrate (1961)

Movie ★ 6.6 89 min

When a former artisan is tricked into putting his sister up as collateral for a loan by a gangster boss in a crooked gambling casino it sets in motion the story of Ooka Echizen, the famed magistrate of Edo during the reign of Shogun Tsuneyoshi. In a world where humans bow down to dogs and are beheaded for harming them, it's a wonder people can survive at all. Nakamura Kinnosuke is a former samurai who has left the fold to live freely and must put his life on the line to save the girl he loves, and rescue her from the yakuza who duped her brother. When the truth comes out about his background, he is forced to take on the role of Edo Magistrate, a decision that brings him unimaginable heartache and danger!

Yasushi Sasaki Director

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Released
March 12, 1961
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt0188582
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Frequently asked questions

What is An Edo Magistrate about?
When a former artisan is tricked into putting his sister up as collateral for a loan by a gangster boss in a crooked gambling casino it sets in motion the story of Ooka Echizen, the famed magistrate of Edo during the reign of Shogun Tsuneyoshi. In a world where humans bow down to dogs and are beheaded for harming them, it's a wonder people can survive at all. Nakamura Kinnosuke is a former samurai who has left the fold to live freely and must put his life on the line to save the girl he loves, and rescue her from the yakuza who duped her brother. When the truth comes out about his background, he is forced to take on the role of Edo Magistrate, a decision that brings him unimaginable heartache and danger!
Who directed An Edo Magistrate?
An Edo Magistrate was directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
Who stars in An Edo Magistrate?
An Edo Magistrate stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Sumiko Hidaka, Keiko Okawa, Satomi Oka.
When was An Edo Magistrate released?
An Edo Magistrate is a 1961 film.
Where can I watch An Edo Magistrate?
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