Fireball Magistrate (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film

Released in 1958, Fireball Magistrate is an action and drama film directed by Kinnosuke Fukada, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Two guardians of the Nijo Castle, Shioya and Kamazawa, discover a map leading to a secret passage to Edo Castle. Instead of reporting their find to local authorities, they decide to blackmail the lords who created the forbidden passage. To prove their crime, Magistrate Toyama Kinshiro launches a private undercover investigation.
Who’s in it. Fireball Magistrate stars Chiezō Kataoka, Shinjirô Ehara, Keiko Yukishiro and Hiroko Sakuramachi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fireball Magistrate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fireball Magistrate 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 Fireball Magistrate (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fireball Magistrate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Fireball Magistrate?
- Fireball Magistrate stars Chiezō Kataoka, Shinjirô Ehara, Keiko Yukishiro, Hiroko Sakuramachi and Chie Ueki.
- When was Fireball Magistrate released?
- Fireball Magistrate was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.