The Edo Official and Apprentice (1959)

It's an extravaganza of entertainment as famous magistrate in disguise, Toyama no Kinshiro attempts to confront the elusive thief known as the "Long-Sleeve Burglar". Played to the hilt by Misora Hibari in a delightful performance highlighted by singing, dancing, and swordplay with a unique story within a story twist that starts to unfold in the city jail as a playwright is brought into custody and meets the famed Long-Sleeve Burglar himself. Misora Hibari is totally captivating in this gender bending role as the famed thief whose expoits can only be stopped by the great Kin-san himself!

Directing:
  • Tadashi Sawashima

Writing:
  • Hideo Oguni
  • Tadashi Sawashima

Stars:
Release Date: 1959-07-25
themoviedb icon 6.0/10
  • Country: JP
  • Language: 日本語
  • Runtime: 86
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