Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories
佐武と市捕物控
Synopsis
In Edo, a group of masked samurai stormed a seafood wholesaler, killing the head clerk and robbing the money. They then crossed paths with Ichi, a blind masseur and master swordman. However, upon recognizing his blindness, they decided to leave without confrontation. The next day, a woman known to Ichi and her samurai customer was found murdered at a brothel, leading to the wrongful apprehension of Ichi as the culprit. However, a few days later, when another couple was found murdered in a similar manner, Ichi was released. With his friend, they began their search for the real culprits.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuyoshi Yoshikawa
- Original Title
- 佐武と市捕物控
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
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Kazuyoshi Yoshikawa
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What is Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories about?
In Edo, a group of masked samurai stormed a seafood wholesaler, killing the head clerk and robbing the money. They then crossed paths with Ichi, a blind masseur and master swordman. However, upon recognizing his blindness, they decided to leave without confrontation. The next day, a woman known to Ichi and her samurai customer was found murdered at a brothel, leading to the wrongful apprehension of Ichi as the culprit. However, a few days later, when another couple was found murdered in a similar manner, Ichi was released. With his friend, they began their search for the real culprits.
Who directed Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories?
Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories was directed by Kazuyoshi Yoshikawa.
Who stars in Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories?
The principal cast of Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories includes Tomokazu Miura, Tatsuo Umemiya, Yūko Natori, Junzaburō Ban, Takeo Chii.
When was Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories released and how long is it?
Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.