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Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder

7.719701h 28mMovieActionDrama

Ryotatsu, the wayward Priest blinded by Shinkai, the Wicked Priest, has his own story in this ultra-violent tale from the era of the Meiji Reconstruction. When a woman leaves her blind son at the Monastery, Ryotatsu is forced to teach the…

DirectorTakashi Harada

WriterKōji Takada

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Cast · Directed by Takashi Harada

Bunta Sugawara

Blind Priest Ryotatsu

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Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder?

Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder on Netflix?

No, Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder for free?

Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder?

Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 30, 1970. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder?

Yes — Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder is followed by Wicked Priest 5: Breaking The Commandments (1971) in the Wicked Priest Collection.

Is there a prequel to Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder?

Yes — Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back (1970) comes before Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder in the Wicked Priest Collection.

Is Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder part of a trilogy?

No — Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder is part of the Wicked Priest Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Wicked Priest Collection?

There are 6 films in the Wicked Priest Collection: Wicked Priest (1968), Wicked Priest 2: Ballad of Murder (1968), Wicked Priest 3: A Killer's Pilgrimage (1969), Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back (1970), Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder (1970) and Wicked Priest 5: Breaking The Commandments (1971).