Bored Hatamoto: The Letter of Death

Summary One of the most popular motion pictures of all time, "The Bored Hatamoto" (Crescent Scarred Samuri) has been revived by talented young actor Kitaoji Kinya, the son of Ichikawa Utaemon, who made the role famous in more than 25 films. Saotome Mondonosuke is a "Hatamoto" or direct retainer of the Shogun. The crescent shaped scar on his forehead is a license given him by the Shogun to kill anyone he deems to be a villain. A strong performance that reflects well upon his father with interesting stories, these films are required viewing. When Saotome hears news about counterfeit gold and of an old friend that has gone missing, he begins to suspect that things are not what they seem. Intent on discovering the truth he launches a private investigation. View more details

Bored Hatamoto: The Letter of Death

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Kin'ya Kitaôji Kei Sato Yûko Kotegawa

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Genres : Action Drama

Release date : Jan 2, 1993

Countries of origin : Japan

Official sites : Fan site

Language : Japanese

Summary One of the most popular motion pictures of all time, "The Bored Hatamoto" (Crescent Scarred Samuri) has been revived by talented young actor Kitaoji Kinya, the son of Ichikawa Utaemon, who made the role famous in more than 25 films. Saotome Mondonosuke is a "Hatamoto" or direct retainer of the Shogun. The crescent shaped scar on his forehead is a license given him by the Shogun to kill anyone he deems to be a villain. A strong performance that reflects well upon his father with interesting stories, these films are required viewing. When Saotome hears news about counterfeit gold and of an old friend that has gone missing, he begins to suspect that things are not what they seem. Intent on discovering the truth he launches a private investigation. View more details

Details

Genres : Action Drama

Release date : Jan 2, 1993

Countries of origin : Japan

Official sites : Fan site

Language : Japanese

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