The Eve of the Chinese Festival
1962, Japanese. Directed by Toshikazu Kono.
A kabuki actor is assassinated during a New Year celebration show, in front of everyone, fortunately the great detective Umon is among the audience. Along with his quirky assistant they set on the trail of revenge killing. Revenge for what? Who and where is the killer? And what does a treasure and swastika spider tattoos have to do with the case?
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 28 January 1962
- Original title
- 右門捕物帖 卍蜘蛛
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hajime Takaiwa
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Case of Umon: One-Eyed Wolf
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Case of Umon: Woman of the Magic Lantern
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The Eve of the Chinese Festival: quick answers
What should I watch before The Eve of the Chinese Festival?
Watch Case of Umon: One-Eyed Wolf (1959), Case of Umon: Hell’s Windmill (1960), Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders (1961), and Case of Umon: Woman of the Magic Lantern (1961) first.
What comes after The Eve of the Chinese Festival?
Next in the series: Case of Umon: Red Lizard (1962) and Cases of Umon: The Woman with an Umbrella (1963).
Is The Eve of the Chinese Festival worth watching?
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How long is The Eve of the Chinese Festival?
The Eve of the Chinese Festival runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Eve of the Chinese Festival have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Eve of the Chinese Festival on?
The Eve of the Chinese Festival isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 January 1962. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Eve of the Chinese Festival?
If you liked The Eve of the Chinese Festival, try The Quiller Memorandum, Siberian Education, The Eel.
Who directed The Eve of the Chinese Festival?
The Eve of the Chinese Festival (1962) was directed by Toshikazu Kono and stars Ryutaro Otomo, Shunji Sakai, Eitarō Shindō.