The Eccentric Shinza
1987, Japanese. Directed by Eiichi Kudō.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 14 May 1987
- Original title
- へそ曲がり新左
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Eizaburo Shiba
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The Eccentric Shinza runs 45 minutes (0h 45m).
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The Eccentric Shinza isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 May 1987. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Eccentric Shinza?
If you liked The Eccentric Shinza, try Kamui, Samurai Rebellion, Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto.
Who directed The Eccentric Shinza?
The Eccentric Shinza (1987) was directed by Eiichi Kudō and stars Bunta Sugawara, Shigeru Kōyama, Keiko Oginome.