Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute
1958, Japanese. Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.
Master swordsman and loyal 'Hatamoto' (direct vassal to the Shogun), Saotome Mondonosuke, is sent to investigate an intrigue centering on the Date Clan. The 300th film in the long and illustrious career of Ichikawa Utaemon, one of the most popular Japanese film stars of the period; it brought out an all-star cast as well.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 12 August 1958
- Original title
- 旗本退屈男
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshitake Hisa
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Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute: quick answers
What should I watch before Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute?
Watch Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge (1955), Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Ghost Ship (1956), Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Crimson Tower (1957), and The Mansion of Intrigue (1957) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute?
Next in the series: The Acrobats of Death (1959), Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy (1959), and Bored Hatamoto: Island of No Return (1960).
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How long is Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute?
Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute have a post-credits scene?
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Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 August 1958. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute?
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Who directed Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute?
Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute (1958) was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda and stars Utaemon Ichikawa, Hashizo Ōkawa, Kinnosuke Nakamura.