Sakura Official
1962, Japanese. Directed by Shigehiro Ozawa.
As Japan’s Tokugawa shogunate nears the end of its rule, Edo North Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan is called upon to judge the most difficult case of his career. In a masterfully woven tale, he has to face the truth about his estranged father’s possible involvement in a nefarious plot to take over rule of the Hizen Shimabara clan by assassinating the rightful lord, his son, and install one of Shogun Ienari’s offspring as daimyo.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 28 February 1962
- Original title
- さくら判官
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kinya Naoi
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Sakura Official: quick answers
What should I watch before Sakura Official?
Watch Whirlwind Magistrate (1959), The Edo Official and Apprentice (1959), Official with a Tattoo (1960), and Magistrate of Dice (1961) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
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How long is Sakura Official?
Sakura Official runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Sakura Official have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Sakura Official on?
Sakura Official isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 February 1962. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sakura Official?
If you liked Sakura Official, try Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins, Sekigahara, Field of Lost Shoes.
Who directed Sakura Official?
Sakura Official (1962) was directed by Shigehiro Ozawa and stars Chiezo Kataoka, Yoshie Mizutani, Kikuko Hojo.