Evil Man of Edo(1959)
江戸の悪太郎
Evil Man of Edo Synopsis
A classic battle between good and evil pits an unscrupulous fortuneteller who has been preying on the good citizens of Edo against a master-less samurai who founded a school for underprivileged children in a poor neighborhood. Into the mix comes a young woman running away from a forced marriage disguised as a teenage boy and becomes a student of the beloved Sensei, while he staves off the advances of a skilled pickpocket and prepares for a bloody showdown against a direct retainer of the shogun!
Evil Man of Edo (1959) is a history, drama and comedy film directed by Masahiro Makino, released on December 13, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Ryutaro Otomo, Keiko Okawa, Chizuru Kitagawa and Shunji Sakai. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Masahiro Makino
- Writers:
- Yoshitake Hisa, Michihei Muramatsu
- Cinematographer:
- Takeo Itō
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
Evil Man of Edo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ryutaro Otomo
as Sanshiro Kenmochi
Keiko Okawa
as Namino
Chizuru Kitagawa
as O'ei
Shunji Sakai
as Mohei
Isao Yamagata
as Tenzen Akiyama
Jun Tazaki
as Heisuke
Seizaburō Kawazu
Masao Mishima
as Doman
Kunio Kaga
as Yakuro Arimura
- Sumiko Kaji
Sumiko Kaji
Kusuo Abe
as Chobei
Jotaro Togami
Key crew
Directed by Masahiro Makino, written by Yoshitake Hisa and Michihei Muramatsu.
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Evil Man of Edo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Evil Man of Edo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Evil Man of Edo online?
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Evil Man of Edo (1959) is available to stream on U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Evil Man of Edo?
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The main cast of Evil Man of Edo (1959) includes Ryutaro Otomo, Keiko Okawa, Chizuru Kitagawa, Shunji Sakai and Isao Yamagata. The film was directed by Masahiro Makino. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Evil Man of Edo released?
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Evil Man of Edo was released on December 13, 1959 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Evil Man of Edo worth watching?
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Evil Man of Edo (1959) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.