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Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders

6.019611h 27mMovieHistoryMysteryAction

The serial killing of a samurai each night by strangulation at various temples confounds investigators and brings a chill to the residents of Edo. With the capital on edge, master crimefighter Kondo Umon is brought in to try and solve the…

DirectorShigehiro Ozawa
WriterHyōgo Suzuki
ProducerKeiichi Hashimoto

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Cast · Directed by Shigehiro Ozawa

RORyutaro Otomo
Ryutaro Otomo
SOSatomi Oka
Satomi Oka
KOKeiko Okawa
Keiko Okawa
TMTomoko Matsushima
Tomoko Matsushima
SYShingo Yamashiro
Shingo Yamashiro
ESEitarō Shindō
Eitarō Shindō
SSShunji Sakai
Shunji Sakai
EYEijirō Yanagi
Eijirō Yanagi
IYIsao Yamagata
Isao Yamagata
KAKusuo Abe
Kusuo Abe
JTJotaro Togami
Jotaro Togami
IYItoshi Yumeji
Itoshi Yumeji

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Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders — streaming FAQ

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What is the OTT release date for Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders?

Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 5, 1961. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders?

Yes — Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders is followed by Case of Umon: Woman of the Magic Lantern (1961) in the Case of Umon Collection.

Is there a prequel to Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders?

Yes — Case of Umon: Hell’s Windmill (1960) comes before Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders in the Case of Umon Collection.

Is Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders part of a trilogy?

No — Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders is part of the Case of Umon Collection, which has 7 films.

How many movies are in the Case of Umon Collection?

There are 7 films in the Case of Umon Collection: Case of Umon: One-Eyed Wolf (1959), Case of Umon: Hell’s Windmill (1960), Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders (1961), Case of Umon: Woman of the Magic Lantern (1961), The Eve of the Chinese Festival (1962), Case of Umon: Red Lizard (1962) and Cases of Umon: The Woman with an Umbrella (1963).