Bored Hatamoto: The Imposter
Originally released in 1952. Bored Hatamoto: The Imposter is a action/history film. directed by Tatsuo Ōsone.
Starring Utaemon Ichikawa, Chikako Miyagi, and Keiko Kishi
Synopsis
Around the Genroku era, there was a man named Saotome Shusui-no-Suke, nephew to the senior councilor Matsudaira Sakon Shogen. He was commonly known as the Bored Samurai of the Hatamoto rank. Just as he was engulfed in boredom, Tokugawa Jo-Kaibo, claiming to be the Shogun's illegitimate child, made a grand entrance into Edo. At the behest of Sakon Shogen, Shusui-no-Suke was tasked to investigate Jo-Kaibo's background and had his young page Kyoya disguise as a woman to infiltrate Jo-Kaibo's gun mansion.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 1952
74 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
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bored Hatamoto: The Imposter about?
Around the Genroku era, there was a man named Saotome Shusui-no-Suke, nephew to the senior councilor Matsudaira Sakon Shogen. He was commonly known as the Bored Samurai of the Hatamoto rank. Just a...
Who directed Bored Hatamoto: The Imposter?
Bored Hatamoto: The Imposter was directed by Tatsuo Ōsone.
How long is Bored Hatamoto: The Imposter?
Bored Hatamoto: The Imposter has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Bored Hatamoto: The Imposter released?
Bored Hatamoto: The Imposter was released on January 14, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bored Hatamoto: The Imposter?
The main cast of Bored Hatamoto: The Imposter includes Utaemon Ichikawa, Chikako Miyagi, Keiko Kishi, Kodayu Ichikawa, Kuniko Igawa.