Fireball Magistrate
1958, Japanese. Directed by Kinnosuke Fukada.
Two guardians of the Nijo Castle, Shioya and Kamazawa, discover a map leading to a secret passage to Edo Castle. Instead of reporting their find to local authorities, they decide to blackmail the lords who created the forbidden passage. To prove their crime, Magistrate Toyama Kinshiro launches a private undercover investigation.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 12 May 1958
- Original title
- 火の玉奉行
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinji Kessoku, Tatsuro Jinde
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Fireball Magistrate: quick answers
What should I watch before Fireball Magistrate?
Watch The Roar of The Lion (1955), Short Sword Magistrate (1956), Pirates Magistrate (1957), and Falcon Magistrate (1957) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Fireball Magistrate?
Next in the series: Whirlwind Magistrate (1959), The Edo Official and Apprentice (1959), and Official with a Tattoo (1960).
Is Fireball Magistrate worth watching?
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How long is Fireball Magistrate?
Fireball Magistrate runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Fireball Magistrate have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Fireball Magistrate on?
Fireball Magistrate isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 May 1958. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fireball Magistrate?
If you liked Fireball Magistrate, try Mexicali, Welcome to Sudden Death, Beast.
Who directed Fireball Magistrate?
Fireball Magistrate (1958) was directed by Kinnosuke Fukada and stars Chiezo Kataoka, Shinjirō Ehara, Keiko Yukishiro.