Wicked Priest
Originally released in 1968. Wicked Priest is a drama film. directed by Kiyoshi Saeki.
Starring Tomisaburō Wakayama, Bunta Sugawara, and Kenjirō Ishiyama
Synopsis
During the Taisho Period (early 1920's) a monastery of warrior monks was split apart between two factions. One of these factions was led by the Chief Abbot and his protege, Shinkai. When Shinkai intercedes in a fight between a rival priest and some ruffians it leads to his expulsion from the order. This story introduced us to the character of Shinkai, a "Karate Priest" and his long running feud with Ryotatsu, his greatest rival. There are touches of humor as Shinkai breaks all the commandments of a priest, including fighting, gambling, and running after women. All this leads to an awesome conclusion as he must destroy a gang of yakuza aided by corrupt priests. The fighting is fast and furious as Ryotatsu waits to see if Shinkai can live long enough to face him in the ultimate test! /Winterheart of CG
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (6 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 Wicked Priest about?
During the Taisho Period (early 1920's) a monastery of warrior monks was split apart between two factions. One of these factions was led by the Chief Abbot and his protege, Shinkai. When Shinkai in...
Who directed Wicked Priest?
Wicked Priest was directed by Kiyoshi Saeki.
How long is Wicked Priest?
Wicked Priest has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Wicked Priest released?
Wicked Priest was released on August 14, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wicked Priest?
The main cast of Wicked Priest includes Tomisaburō Wakayama, Bunta Sugawara, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Hōsei Komatsu, Masumi Tachibana.