The Purple Hood (1958)
1h 28m
Running Time
October 29, 1958Release Date
The Purple Hood (1958)
1h 28m
Running Time
October 29, 1958Release Date
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Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Utaemon Ichikawa
Actor
Chiezō Kataoka
Actor
Kotaro Satomi
Actor
Minoru Miki
Director of Photography
Hajime Takaiwa
Screenplay
Shumei Onishi
Director
Kiyoyuki Nishikawa
Screenplay
Rokuhei Susukita
Original Story
Media.
Details.
Release DateOctober 29, 1958
Original Name紫頭巾
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 28m
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
period drama
ninja
tyranny