
Ooku Hankachou
Ooku Hankachou
1983, Japanese. Directed by Hitoshi Ōzu.
During the reign of Shogun Ienari Tokugawa, heir Takechiyo is found murdered with aconite-coated needles. A missing needle belonging to a palace lady raises suspicion, but she claims innocence.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 13 May 1983
- Original title
- 大奥犯科帳
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hiroko Nishizawa
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Ooku Hankachou runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Ooku Hankachou isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ooku Hankachou?
If you liked Ooku Hankachou, try Kubi, Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins, Mumon: The Land of Stealth.
Who directed Ooku Hankachou?
Ooku Hankachou (1983) was directed by Hitoshi Ōzu and stars Tomoko Hoshino, Chika Takami, Hayasaka Akiyo.