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The Acrobats of Death

1959, Japanese. Directed by Yasushi Sasaki.

Saotome, a sword master and guard of the Shogunate, pursues the mystery of a deadly aerial weapon that is responsible for the multiple deaths in town.

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1h 28m
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Released
9 January 1959
Original title
旗本退屈男　謎の南蛮太鼓
Country
Japan
Written by
Kaneo Ikegami
samuraicircusmurdershogunfeudal japanancient japanhistorical comedy

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What should I watch before The Acrobats of Death?

Watch Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Ghost Ship (1956), Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Crimson Tower (1957), The Mansion of Intrigue (1957), and Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute (1958) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.

What comes after The Acrobats of Death?

Next in the series: Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy (1959), Bored Hatamoto: Island of No Return (1960), and Ninja Assassins (1960).

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How long is The Acrobats of Death?

The Acrobats of Death runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).

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The Acrobats of Death isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 January 1959. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Acrobats of Death?

If you liked The Acrobats of Death, try Rurouni Kenshin: The Final, Chûshingura, Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins.

Who directed The Acrobats of Death?

The Acrobats of Death (1959) was directed by Yasushi Sasaki and stars Utaemon Ichikawa, Kinya Kitaoji, Hiroko Sakuramachi.

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