The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun (1982)

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Kotiyama is a swindler and extortionist, the head of a whole gang of crooks, usually posing as a poor monk; once he really took vows, but he was kicked out of the monastery long ago. He is enterprising, smart and not too cruel, so his accomplices love him. Posing as an envoy from the abbot of the Kennei Temple, Kotiama plays a show in front of Lord Matsue with an income of 150,000 koku, and extorts money from him. The film is based on the famous play by Kawatake Mokuami.

Director: Yūichi Harada
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
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Music: Shunsuke Kikuchi
Production: Fuji Television Network
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Yūichi Harada
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun about?
Kotiyama is a swindler and extortionist, the head of a whole gang of crooks, usually posing as a poor monk; once he really took vows, but he was kicked out of the monastery long ago. He is enterprising, smart and not too cruel, so his accomplices love him. Posing as an envoy from the abbot of the Kennei Temple, Kotiama plays a show in front of Lord Matsue with an income of 150,000 koku, and extorts money from him. The film is based on the famous play by Kawatake Mokuami.
Who directed The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun?
The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun was directed by Yūichi Harada.
Who stars in The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun?
The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun stars Tetsuro Tamba, Ryo Tamura, Jin Nakayama, Hiroshi Miyauchi, Wakiko Kano, Kazuo Katō.
How long is The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun?
The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun?
The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun is a Drama film.
Where was The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun produced?
The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun was produced in Japan.