Magistrate of DiceMovie
Based on the exploits of real-life historical character Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan, this exciting tale brings the “Demon Magistrate” as he is called to the aid of a beautiful young woman who asks to be abducted on the eve of her wedding so that she would not have to marry a country bumpkin. Instead she plans to go to Edo, where life can be cheap and common criminals run rampant. Can Magistrate Toyama, a gambler himself, see through the plot and keep her safe from harm. Don’t miss this spectacular showpiece of samurai era action led by superstar Kataoka Chiezo in one of his signature roles. When he bares his tattooed right shoulder, all hell breaks loose!
About Magistrate of Dice
Magistrate of Dice is a 1961 action, drama movie directed by Kokichi Uchide.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 30m, production credits from Japan, an original language code of JA.
The credited cast includes Chiezo Kataoka, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Eitarō Shindō, Kyoko Aoyama. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
