The Lord's spy (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1964, The Lord's spy is a drama and history film directed by Yasushi Sasaki, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Maeda Tsunanori, the lord of Kaga Domain, had two young princes - Katsumaru, the son of his legitimate wife, who died, and Yasunosuke, the son of his concubine. However, Katsumaru suddenly lost his mind and appealed to the shogunate to hand over the reins of the family Yasunosuke, but the request was rejected. Vassal Osawa Kuranojo suspects that this is the work of Ishikawa Torajiro, a swordsman from the Katsumaru group, and begins an investigation.
Who’s in it. The Lord's spy stars Utaemon Ichikawa, Kōtarō Satomi, Kōkichi Takada and Yuriko Mishima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Lord's spy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lord's spy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lord's spy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lord's spy (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lord's spy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lord's spy worth watching?
- The Lord's spy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lord's spy?
- The Lord's spy stars Utaemon Ichikawa, Kōtarō Satomi, Kōkichi Takada, Yuriko Mishima and Jun Usami.
- When was The Lord's spy released?
- The Lord's spy was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.