Bronze Magician (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1963, Bronze Magician is a fantasy and drama film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Yoso is truly a lost classic, set in the Nara Era (710-794), from Kinugasa Teinosuke the same writer/director who gave us the recognized classic Gate of Hell (Jigokumon, 1952) & the milestone silent surrealist masterpiece A Page of Madness (Kurutta Ippeji, 1926).
Who’s in it. Bronze Magician stars Raizō Ichikawa as монах Докё, Yukiko Fuji as императрица Сётоку, Tomisaburō Wakayama as Prime Minister and Hikosaburo Kataoka as Кинмаро, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Bronze Magician 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 Bronze Magician page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bronze Magician tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bronze Magician (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bronze Magician change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bronze Magician worth watching?
- Bronze Magician holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bronze Magician?
- Bronze Magician stars Raizō Ichikawa, Yukiko Fuji, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Hikosaburo Kataoka and Eitarō Ozawa.
- When was Bronze Magician released?
- Bronze Magician was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.