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Evil Man of Edo

1959 · 90 min History Drama Comedy

A classic battle between good and evil pits an unscrupulous fortuneteller who has been preying on the good citizens of Edo against a master-less samurai who founded a school for underprivileged children in a poor neighborhood. Into the mix comes a young woman running away from a forced marriage disguised as a teenage boy and becomes a student of the beloved Sensei, while he staves off the advances of a skilled pickpocket and prepares for a bloody showdown against a direct retainer of the shogun!

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Original Title 江戸の悪太郎
Year 1959
Country Japan
Genre History, Drama, Comedy
Director Masahiro Makino
Runtime 90 min.

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Evil Man of Edo is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1959. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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