Chronicle of the Town Magistrate
Originally released in 1992. Chronicle of the Town Magistrate is a drama film. directed by Eiichi Kudō.
Starring Ken Watanabe, Kimiko Ikegami, and Chosuke Ikariya
Synopsis
In a maelstrom of evil, can a new magistrate, samurai Mochizuki Koheita, with a reputation like an alley cat, bring order to the town of Horisoto, or is he, too a corrupt villain looking to gain wealth from the oppressed people? From the pen of famed samurai author Yamamoto Shugoro, this exciting tale turns the tables on the standard samurai story with a unique lead character previously portrayed in Ichikawa Kon’s “Dora Heita.”
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
- TV Asahi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chronicle of the Town Magistrate about?
In a maelstrom of evil, can a new magistrate, samurai Mochizuki Koheita, with a reputation like an alley cat, bring order to the town of Horisoto, or is he, too a corrupt villain looking to gain we...
Who directed Chronicle of the Town Magistrate?
Chronicle of the Town Magistrate was directed by Eiichi Kudō.
How long is Chronicle of the Town Magistrate?
Chronicle of the Town Magistrate has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Chronicle of the Town Magistrate released?
Chronicle of the Town Magistrate was released on December 23, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chronicle of the Town Magistrate?
The main cast of Chronicle of the Town Magistrate includes Ken Watanabe, Kimiko Ikegami, Chosuke Ikariya, Tatsuo Nadaka, Ittoku Kishibe.