Monday Morning Maybe

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Case of a Young Lord 8

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1960 | 83 min | Action, Drama

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
Great for martial arts fans and people who like their stories at full throttle. The fight choreography is a big part of the appeal. Sits nicely alongside Seven Samurai or 13 Assassins.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 23 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
  • Not for anyone who finds explosions tiring.

A family is brutally murdered in their own home and the official government's sake dealer is framed as a rebel by a corrupt member of the Shogun's Council of Elders. Young Lord decides to take on the Shogun's vile chief attendant.

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

  • Hashizo Ōkawa
  • Ryūtarō Aoyagi
  • Ryūko Azuma
  • Kōtarō Bandō
  • Ichiro Chagawa
  • Minoru Chiaki
  • Tsuburaya Eiko
  • Kogiku Hanayagi
  • Hiromi Hanazono
  • Hideo Hongo