Evil Man of Edo (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film
Released in 1959, Evil Man of Edo is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Masahiro Makino, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A classic battle between good and evil pits an unscrupulous fortuneteller who has been preying on the good citizens of Edo against a master-less samurai who founded a school for underprivileged children in a poor neighborhood. Into the mix comes a young woman running away from a forced marriage disguised as a teenage boy and becomes a student of the beloved Sensei, while he staves off the advances of a skilled pickpocket and prepares for a bloody showdown against a direct retainer of the shogun!
Who’s in it. Evil Man of Edo stars Ryutaro Otomo as Sanshiro Kenmochi, Keiko Okawa as Namino, Chizuru Kitagawa as O'ei and Shunji Sakai as Mohei, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evil Man of Edo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evil Man of Edo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evil Man of Edo (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Evil Man of Edo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Evil Man of Edo?
- Evil Man of Edo stars Ryutaro Otomo, Keiko Okawa, Chizuru Kitagawa, Shunji Sakai and Isao Yamagata.
- When was Evil Man of Edo released?
- Evil Man of Edo was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.