Magistrate of Dice(1961)
さいころ奉行
Magistrate of Dice Synopsis
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!
Magistrate of Dice (1961) is a action and drama film directed by Kokichi Uchide, released on April 18, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Chiezo Kataoka, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Eitarō Shindō and Kyoko Aoyama. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Kokichi Uchide
- Writers:
- Kenrō Matsuura, Tatsuro Jinde
- Cinematographer:
- Shigeto Miki
- Composer:
- Nakaba Takahashi
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
Magistrate of Dice Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chiezo Kataoka
Chiyonosuke Azuma
Eitarō Shindō
Kyoko Aoyama
Satomi Oka
- Ryuji Kita
Ryuji Kita
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Yataro Kurokawa
- Kōtarō Nirei
Kōtarō Nirei
Kensaku Hara
- Kinichi Hanabusa
Kinichi Hanabusa
Eijirō Kataoka
Key crew
Directed by Kokichi Uchide, written by Kenrō Matsuura and Tatsuro Jinde.
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Magistrate of Dice Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Magistrate of Dice – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Magistrate of Dice online?
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Magistrate of Dice (1961) is available to stream on Toei On Demand Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Magistrate of Dice?
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The main cast of Magistrate of Dice (1961) includes Chiezo Kataoka, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Eitarō Shindō, Kyoko Aoyama and Satomi Oka. The film was directed by Kokichi Uchide. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Magistrate of Dice released?
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Magistrate of Dice was released on April 18, 1961 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Magistrate of Dice worth watching?
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Magistrate of Dice (1961) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.