Wicked Priest (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1968, Wicked Priest is a drama film directed by Kiyoshi Saeki, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Taisho Period (early 1920's) a monastery of warrior monks was split apart between two factions. One of these factions was led by the Chief Abbot and his protege, Shinkai. When Shinkai intercedes in a fight between a rival priest and some ruffians it leads to his expulsion from the order. This story introduced us to the character of Shinkai, a "Karate Priest" and his long running feud with Ryotatsu, his greatest rival. There are touches of humor as Shinkai breaks all the commandments of a priest, including fighting, gambling, and running after women. All this leads to an awesome conclusion as he must destroy a gang of yakuza aided by corrupt priests. The fighting is fast and furious as Ryotatsu waits to see if Shinkai can live long enough to face him in the ultimate test! /Winterheart of CG
Who’s in it. Wicked Priest stars Tomisaburô Wakayama as Mikuni Shinkai, Bunta Sugawara as Ryotatsu, Kenjirō Ishiyama and Hōsei Komatsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Wicked Priest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wicked Priest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wicked Priest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wicked Priest (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wicked Priest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wicked Priest worth watching?
- Wicked Priest holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wicked Priest?
- Wicked Priest stars Tomisaburô Wakayama, Bunta Sugawara, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Hōsei Komatsu and Masumi Tachibana.
- When was Wicked Priest released?
- Wicked Priest was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.