The Eccentric Shinza (1987)
Shinza is known for his stubborn personality and continues to hold a low-ranking position as a magistrate, despite his colleague Kato becoming the deputy chief retainer. His daughter has feelings for Hachiro, one of her father's subordinates, but she is afraid to express her emotions because of Shinza's intimidating presence. One day, Shinza gets involved in a violent incident within the castle.
Director:
Eiichi Kudō
Writer:
Eizaburo Shiba
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Bunta Sugawara as Shinza |
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Shigeru Kōyama as Kato |
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Keiko Oginome as |
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Koichi Miura as Hachiro |
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Sayoko Ninomiya as |
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Tokue Hanazawa as |
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Kai Ato as |
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Ken Nishida as |
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あらい友紀 as |
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桑名優香 as |
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福田勝彌 as |
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Takashi Ogiso as |
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Kentaro Miyagi as |
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Yûsuke Tsukasa as |
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Takaya Shimoyama as |
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Kazuyuki Kosaka as |
| Writing | Shuhei Fujisawa | Original Story |
| Writing | Eizaburo Shiba | Screenplay |
| Directing | Eiichi Kudō | Director |
| Directing | Hiroshi Hirata | Assistant Director |
| Production | Akira Saeki | Producer |
| Sound | Toshiaki Tsushima | Music |