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Dora-heita

1h 51m2000Kon Ichikawa
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A new magistrate in the town of Horisoto—widely reputed to be the most lawless township in Japan, uses guile and his opponents' own misperceptions and prejudices to defeat his enemies and uproot corruption.

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JidaigekiEdo PeriodComedy

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What is Dora-heita (2000) about?

A new magistrate in the town of Horisoto—widely reputed to be the most lawless township in Japan, uses guile and his opponents' own misperceptions and prejudices to defeat his enemies and uproot corruption.

Who stars in Dora-heita?

Dora-heita stars Koji Yakusho (Koheita Mochizuki), Yuko Asano (Yuko Kosei), Bunta Sugawara (Nadahachi on the Great River), Ryudo Uzaki (Yoshijuro Senba), Tsurutaro Kataoka (Yasukawa Hanzo). The film was directed by Kon Ichikawa.

How long is Dora-heita?

Dora-heita has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2000.

Where can I watch Dora-heita?

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