The Shogun and the Fishmonger
1961, Japanese. Directed by Tadashi Sawashima.
Fishmonger Tasuke and Shogun Iemitsu swap their identities in pretence for the protection of Iemitsu.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 3 January 1961
- Original title
- 家光と彦左と一心太助
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hideo Oguni
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The Shogun and the Fishmonger: quick answers
What should I watch before The Shogun and the Fishmonger?
Watch Noble Tasuke (1958), Isshin Tasuke: A World in Danger (1958), and Isshin Tasuke: A Man Among Men (1959) first.
What comes after The Shogun and the Fishmonger?
Next in the series: A Fishmonger's Tour (1963).
Is The Shogun and the Fishmonger worth watching?
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How long is The Shogun and the Fishmonger?
The Shogun and the Fishmonger runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Shogun and the Fishmonger have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Shogun and the Fishmonger on?
The Shogun and the Fishmonger isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 January 1961. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shogun and the Fishmonger?
If you liked The Shogun and the Fishmonger, try Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy, Kagemusha, The Prince and the Pauper.
Who directed The Shogun and the Fishmonger?
The Shogun and the Fishmonger (1961) was directed by Tadashi Sawashima and stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Katsuo Nakamura, Noriko Kitazawa.