Monday Morning Maybe

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Cases of Hanshichi

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1960 | 90 min | Mystery, Crime

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for armchair detectives and martial arts fans. It plays fair with the clues, so you can play along. A good follow-up to Blue Velvet or Strangers on a Train. The fight choreography is a big part of the appeal.
The mood
Tense, gritty.
The pace
Never drags, at 1 hr 30 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
  • Not ideal if you just want to unwind.

Detective Hanshichi (Kataoka Chiezo) solves 3 mysterious murder cases. Great story and an impressive all-star cast, a must see!

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Yasushi Sasaki

  • Chiezo KataokaHanshichi
  • Chiyonosuke AzumaKirihata no Tsunekichi
  • Sawamura Sōjūrō IX
  • Koji Tsuruta
  • Shinobu ChiharaMojiharu
  • Hiroko SakuramachiOmiyo
  • Atsuko Nakazato
  • Kogiku HanayagiOsoyo
  • Kensaku Hara
  • Kunio Kaga