
Wicked Priest
1968 • Drama
Kiyoshi Saeki
Director
Status
Released
Release date
August 14, 1968
Duration
90 Min
Language
ja
Popularity
2.5783
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Overview
During the Taisho Period (early 1920's) a monastery of warrior monks was split apart between two factions. One of these factions was led by the Chief Abbot and his protege, Shinkai. When Shinkai intercedes in a fight between a rival priest and some ruffians it leads to his expulsion from the order. This story introduced us to the character of Shinkai, a "Karate Priest" and his long running feud with Ryotatsu, his greatest rival. There are touches of humor as Shinkai breaks all the commandments of a priest, including fighting, gambling, and running after women. All this leads to an awesome conclusion as he must destroy a gang of yakuza aided by corrupt priests. The fighting is fast and furious as Ryotatsu waits to see if Shinkai can live long enough to face him in the ultimate test! /Winterheart of CG
Cast

若山富三郎

菅原文太

石山健二郎

小松方正

橘ますみ

白木万理

遠藤太津朗

藤山寛美

津島恵子

小島慶四郎

京唄子

名和宏

曽根晴美

川谷拓三

林彰太郎

藤山直美

志賀勝

汐路章

阿波地大輔