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Detective Hibari: Secret of the Golden Coin

1958 · 87 min Comedy Mystery History Action Music

A princess finds life behind the protection of her brother and the high walls of the mansion to be quite dull, so she takes on another identity and lives in a small house in Edo pretending to be a singer but all the while she is actually a Shogunate Detective. Framed by a crooked magistrate for a crime she did not commit, Oshichi must clear her name of false charges after a woman helps to lead a prison break of the notorious Oshu Remnants. Meanwhile the magistrate, Lord Kai, conspires to be rid of her brother, Clan Elder, Lord Abe Iyo. Her only clue is an ornate dagger with a handle made of golden coins.

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Original Title ひばり捕物帖 自雷也小判
Year 1958
Country Japan
Genre Comedy, Mystery, History, Action, Music
Director Kinnosuke Fukada
Runtime 87 min.

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Detective Hibari: Secret of the Golden Coin 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 1958. 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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