Magistrate of Dice

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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Release Date

April 18, 1961

Status

Released

Original Title

さいころ奉行

Runtime

1h 30min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Production Companies

Toei Company

Part of

Tōyama no Kin-san Collection

Includes: The Tattooed Magistrate: Cherry Blossoms Dance Volume, The Tattooed Magistrate: Fallen Flowers Showdown Volume, The Official And The Princess of Thieves, The Well-known Magistrate, The Jumping Magistrate, A Gang of Five, The Fighting Magistrate, The Roar of The Lion, Short Sword Magistrate, Pirates Magistrate, Falcon Magistrate, Fireball Magistrate, Magistrate Toyama 3: The Whirlwind Magistrate, The Edo Official and Apprentice, Official with a Tattoo, Magistrate of Dice, Sakura Official, The Bloody Cherry Blossom Magistrate