Edo Girl Detective (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1958, Edo Girl Detective is a comedy film directed by Tadashi Sawashima, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Oshichi, a famous girl detective, takes it upon herself to investigate the murder of a woman which occurs during an event for the festival of Asakusa Shrine. Her investigation leads her into danger as she runs afoul of a high ranking official and his plans to find a hidden treasure.
Who’s in it. Edo Girl Detective stars Hibari Misora as Oshichi of Abekawa, Koinosuke Onoe as Councilor Abe, Kotaro Satomi as Tamiya Daisuke and Shunji Sakai as Gorohachi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Edo Girl Detective has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Edo Girl Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edo Girl Detective tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Edo Girl Detective (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Edo Girl Detective change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Edo Girl Detective worth watching?
- Edo Girl Detective holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Edo Girl Detective?
- Edo Girl Detective stars Hibari Misora, Koinosuke Onoe, Kotaro Satomi, Shunji Sakai and Kenji Susukida.
- When was Edo Girl Detective released?
- Edo Girl Detective was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.