The Purple Hood
Originally released in 1958. The Purple Hood is a action/adventure film. directed by Shumei Onishi. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chiezo Kataoka, Kōtarō Satomi, and Hiroko Sakuramachi
Synopsis
Kataoka Chiezo stars as Murasaki Zukin, a mysterious hero of the people who helps those in need. Now under the rule of the evil Tanuma, the people look to Murasaki Zukin more than ever, to confront and punish those who bring misfortune upon the commoners. Will he be able to bring peace to the land? One of the greatest actors from Toei Studios, known mainly for his swashbuckling roles as powerful swordsmen such as Ryunosuke in SOULS IN THE MOONLIGHT, he appeared in 325 films both before and after the war, beginning with CHUSHINGURA in 1928, and including KUNISADA CHUJI in 1933, and DOKUGANRYO MASAMUNE. While best known for his swordplay, Chiezo really did not enjoy the action, but was able to use his menacing presence to stare down his adversaries. Although Kataoka Chiezo passed away in 1983 at the age of 79, he still has many fans today. This film shows him at his best.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Purple Hood about?
Kataoka Chiezo stars as Murasaki Zukin, a mysterious hero of the people who helps those in need. Now under the rule of the evil Tanuma, the people look to Murasaki Zukin more than ever, to confront...
Who directed The Purple Hood?
The Purple Hood was directed by Shumei Onishi.
How long is The Purple Hood?
The Purple Hood has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Purple Hood released?
The Purple Hood was released on October 29, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Purple Hood?
The main cast of The Purple Hood includes Chiezo Kataoka, Kōtarō Satomi, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Satomi Oka, Shinobu Chihara.