Overview

Kotiyama is a swindler and extortionist, the head of a whole gang of crooks, usually posing as a poor monk; once he really took vows, but he was kicked out of the monastery long ago. He is enterprising, smart and not too cruel, so his accomplices love him. Posing as an envoy from the abbot of the Kennei Temple, Kotiama plays a show in front of Lord Matsue with an income of 150,000 koku, and extorts money from him. The film is based on the famous play by Kawatake Mokuami.

Cast

Tetsuro Tamba, Ryo Tamura, Jin Nakayama, Hiroshi Miyauchi, Wakiko Kano, Kazuo Katō, Takeshi Ōbayashi, Eri Kanuma

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What is "The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun" about?

Kotiyama is a swindler and extortionist, the head of a whole gang of crooks, usually posing as a poor monk; once he really took vows, but he was kicked out of the monastery long ago. He is enterprising, smart and not too cruel, so his accomplices love him. Posing as an envoy from the abbot of the Kennei Temple, Kotiama plays a show in front of Lord Matsue with an income of 150,000 koku, and extorts money from him. The film is based on the famous play by Kawatake Mokuami.

When was "The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun" released?

The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun was released in 1982.

Who stars in "The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun"?

The cast includes Tetsuro Tamba, Ryo Tamura, Jin Nakayama, Hiroshi Miyauchi.