Disc 1
The Purple Hooded Man
Directed by : Onishi Hideaki
Starring : Kataoka Chiezo, Satomi Kotaro and Tsukigata Ryunosuke
Kataoka stars as Murasaki Zukin, a mysterious hero of the people who helps those in need. Now under the evil rule of the Tanuma, the people look to the Purple Hooded Man more than ever to confront and punish those who bring misfortune upon the commoners. This film shows Kataoka at his best.
1958 Colour Widescreen Japanese language with English subtitles
Disc 2
The Purple Hood : Secret of the Gold
Directed by : Yamashita Kosaku
Starring : Takahashi Hideki, Ikenami Shino, Hase Naomi and Yamamoto Midori
Wearing a mask to hide his identity, a dealy swordsman challenges a tyrant from the ruling council of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Both Tanuma Okitsugu of the Roju(ruling council) and his son Okitomo, the magistrate in charge of the goldmint, have been abusing their powers to steal gold by casting coins with only half the amount of precious metal and keeping the rest for themselves. This story occured during the Tenmei Era (1781-1789).
1982 Colour Fullscreen
Japanese language with English subtitles
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