The Purple Hooded Man (1958) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1958, The Purple Hooded Man is an action, policier and aventure film directed by Shumei Onishi, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. Kataoka Chiezo stars as Murasaki Zukin, a mysterious hero of the people who helps those in need. Now under the rule of the evil Tanuma, the people look to Murasaki Zukin more than ever, to confront and punish those who bring misfortune upon the commoners. Will he be able to bring peace to the land? One of the greatest actors from Toei Studios, known mainly for his swashbuckling roles as powerful swordsmen such as Ryunosuke in SOULS IN THE MOONLIGHT, he appeared in 325 films both before and after the war, beginning with CHUSHINGURA in 1928, and including KUNISADA CHUJI in 1933, and DOKUGANRYO MASAMUNE. While best known for his swordplay, Chiezo really did not enjoy the action, but was able to use his menacing presence to stare down his adversaries. Although Kataoka Chiezo passed away in 1983 at the age of 79, he still has many fans today. This film shows him at his best.

Who’s in it. The Purple Hooded Man stars Chiezo Kataoka as Murasaki Zukin, Kōtarō Satomi, Hiroko Sakuramachi and Satomi Oka, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Purple Hooded Man has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Purple Hooded Man page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Purple Hooded Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.