The Mysterious Cape (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film

Released in 1963, The Mysterious Cape is an action and drama film directed by Yasushi Sasaki, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Ryujin Misaki, located at the edge of the Genkai Sea, is known as an isolation ward for leprosy patients. When Saotome, a sword master and guard of the Shogun, hears news of a doctor gone missing, he begins to suspect that things are not what they seem at Ryujin Misaki. Intent on discovering the truth, Saotome launches a private investigation.
Who’s in it. The Mysterious Cape stars Utaemon Ichikawa as Saotome Mondonosuke, Kōtarō Satomi, Chiyonosuke Azuma as Hayakawa Samanosuke and Hiroko Sakuramachi as Kikumaru, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mysterious Cape page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mysterious Cape tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mysterious Cape (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mysterious Cape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Mysterious Cape?
- The Mysterious Cape stars Utaemon Ichikawa, Kōtarō Satomi, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Hiroko Sakuramachi and Machiko Yashiro.
- When was The Mysterious Cape released?
- The Mysterious Cape was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.