
Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge
1955, Japanese. Directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
Bored Hatamoto film #19
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 28 December 1955
- Original title
- 旗本退屈男 謎の決闘状
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshitake Hisa
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Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge: quick answers
What should I watch before Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge?
Watch Bored Hatamoto: House of Skulls (1954), Bored Hatamoto: The Million-ryo Mystery (1954), Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Phantom Mansion (1954), and Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Demon Palace (1955) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge?
Next in the series: Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Ghost Ship (1956), Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Crimson Tower (1957), and The Mansion of Intrigue (1957).
Is Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge worth watching?
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How long is Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge?
Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge on?
Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 December 1955. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge?
If you liked Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge, try Mumon: The Land of Stealth, Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle, Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins.
Who directed Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge?
Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge (1955) was directed by Yasushi Sasaki and stars Utaemon Ichikawa, Hibari Misora, Hiroko Mikasa.