Overview

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!

Cast

Chiezo Kataoka, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Eitarō Shindō, Kyoko Aoyama, Satomi Oka, Ryuji Kita, Ryōsuke Kagawa, Yataro Kurokawa

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What is "Magistrate of Dice" about?

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!

When was "Magistrate of Dice" released?

Magistrate of Dice was released in 1961.

Who stars in "Magistrate of Dice"?

The cast includes Chiezo Kataoka, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Eitarō Shindō, Kyoko Aoyama.