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The Lord's spy

January 26, 1964 1h 28m

Originally released in 1964. The Lord's spy is a drama/history film. directed by Yasushi Sasaki. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Utaemon Ichikawa, Kōtarō Satomi, and Kōkichi Takada

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 26, 1964 62 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Toei Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lord's spy 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...

Who directed The Lord's spy?

The Lord's spy was directed by Yasushi Sasaki.

How long is The Lord's spy?

The Lord's spy has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was The Lord's spy released?

The Lord's spy was released on January 26, 1964 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Lord's spy?

The main cast of The Lord's spy includes Utaemon Ichikawa, Kōtarō Satomi, Kōkichi Takada, Yuriko Mishima, Jun Usami.