An Edo Magistrate (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1961, An Edo Magistrate is a notable film directed by Yasushi Sasaki, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. An Edo Magistrate stars Kinnosuke Nakamura as Chu/Tadasuke, Sumiko Hidaka, Keiko Okawa and Satomi Oka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, An Edo Magistrate 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 An Edo Magistrate page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Edo Magistrate (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Edo Magistrate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Edo Magistrate worth watching?
- An Edo Magistrate holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Edo Magistrate?
- An Edo Magistrate stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Sumiko Hidaka, Keiko Okawa, Satomi Oka and Eijirō Tōno.
- When was An Edo Magistrate released?
- An Edo Magistrate was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.