Paper Crane Palanquin (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1960, Paper Crane Palanquin is a drama and history film directed by Eiichi Kudo, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The death of a samurai in a palanquin leads girl detective Oshichi to take action to crush a plot to overthrow the Shogunate.
Who’s in it. Paper Crane Palanquin stars Hibari Misora as Oshichi / Princess Tae, Jūshirō Konoe as Marubashi Chuya, Chiyonosuke Azuma as Sasaki Hyoma and Kotaro Satomi as Lord Kishu Yorinobu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Paper Crane Palanquin sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paper Crane Palanquin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paper Crane Palanquin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paper Crane Palanquin (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paper Crane Palanquin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paper Crane Palanquin worth watching?
- Paper Crane Palanquin holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Paper Crane Palanquin?
- Paper Crane Palanquin stars Hibari Misora, Jūshirō Konoe, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Kotaro Satomi and Isao Yamagata.
- When was Paper Crane Palanquin released?
- Paper Crane Palanquin was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.