Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders

Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders(1961)

01/15/1961 (US)History, Mystery, Action1h 27m
6.0

Overview

The serial killing of a samurai each night by strangulation at various temples confounds investigators and brings a chill to the residents of Edo. With the capital on edge, master crimefighter Kondo Umon is brought in to try and solve the case. His illustrious career aside, Umon must risk his own life, time and time again in order to bring the culprit to justice. This mystery will keep you guessing until the exciting climax. Umon has a flair for the dramatic and will hopefully solve the case before more innocent victims have their lives claimed!

Shigehiro Ozawa

Director

Hyōgo Suzuki

Screenplay

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Part of the Case of Umon Collection

Series of 7 samurai detective films, based on the books by Mitsuzo Sasaki.

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