---
title: "The Red Shadow"
year: 1961
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-red-shadow-1961"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 211112
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Red Shadow (1961) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-red-shadow-1961

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Red Shadow is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Action, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Toei Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A samurai leader confronts a mysterious ninja in a tense Edo‑era castle showdown."

### Why Watch
- Period setting with real historical figures
- Dynamic ninja intrigue and swordplay

### Caveats & Content Note
- Film’s style reflects its 1960s production, which may feel dated
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains period war violence and tense confrontations, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, action, dramatic, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-red-shadow-1961#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Shigehiro Ozawa
- **Networks / Studios**: Toei Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hashizo Ōkawa** as *Wakakage*
- **Jūshirō Konoe** as *Hanzô Hattori*
- **Ryutaro Otomo** as *Jûbei Yagyû*
- **Yaoei Akechi** as *Hagie*
- **Koji Arima** as *Seiemon Moritaya*
- **Iwao Daimaru** as *Shizenbô Haguroyama*
- **Kogiku Hanayagi** as *Kasuga no tsubone*
- **Michiyo Kogure** as *Hahakage*
- **Mikijiro Hira** as *Jûrôzaemon Mizuno*
- **Keiko Okawa** as *Yuri Endô*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What historical period does the film take place in?
It is set fifteen years after the 1600 Battle of Sekigahara, during the early Edo period.

### Q: Which historical figures appear in the story?
Tokugawa Ieyasu, Toyotomi Hideyori, and the famed ninja leader Hattori Hanzo are featured.

### Q: Is the film in Japanese?
Yes, it is a Japanese production released in 1961.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as an action and drama film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Red Shadow — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/211112)
- [The Red Shadow (1932) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/424771-the-red-shadow/prehled/)
- [The Red Shadow 58% (1932) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/705476-the-red-shadow)

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