Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders (1961)
The serial killing of a samurai each night by strangulation at various temples confounds investigators and brings a chill to the residents of Edo. With the capital on edge, master crimefighter Kondo Umon is brought in to try and solve the case. His illustrious career aside, Umon must risk his own life, time and time again in order to bring the culprit to justice. This mystery will keep you guessing until the exciting climax. Umon has a flair for the dramatic and will hopefully solve the case before more innocent victims have their lives claimed!
Director: Shigehiro Ozawa
Genre: History, Mystery, Action
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: January 15, 1961
Cast
Screenplay
- Mitsuzō Sasaki (Original Story)
- Hyōgo Suzuki (Screenplay)
Music: Seiichi Suzuki
Cinematography: Takeo Itō
Editing: Shintarō Miyamoto
Production: Toei Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Shigehiro Ozawa
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders about?
- The serial killing of a samurai each night by strangulation at various temples confounds investigators and brings a chill to the residents of Edo. With the capital on edge, master crimefighter Kondo Umon is brought in to try and solve the case. His illustrious career aside, Umon must risk his own life, time and time again in order to bring the culprit to justice. This mystery will keep you guessing until the exciting climax. Umon has a flair for the dramatic and will hopefully solve the case before more innocent victims have their lives claimed!
- Who directed Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders?
- Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders was directed by Shigehiro Ozawa.
- Who stars in Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders?
- Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders stars Ryutaro Otomo, Satomi Oka, Keiko Okawa, Tomoko Matsushima, Shingo Yamashiro, Eitarō Shindō.
- How long is Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders?
- Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders?
- Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders is a History, Mystery, Action film.
- Where was Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders produced?
- Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders was produced in Japan.