---
title: "Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder"
year: 1970
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/whipmaster-ballad-of-murder-1970"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 255606
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder (1970) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/whipmaster-ballad-of-murder-1970

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Action, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Toei Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A blind priest and a young boy journey across Meiji era Japan facing dangerous foes."

### Why Watch
- Features a compelling journey of a blind priest and a young boy
- Set during the Meiji Reconstruction era

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains ultra-violent content
- Involves dangerous encounters with yakuza and corrupt officers
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains ultra-violent content.

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

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Takashi Harada
- **Networks / Studios**: Toei Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bunta Sugawara** as *Blind Priest Ryotatsu*
- **Akiko Kudō** as *Maya*
- **Minoru Ōki** as *Banri*
- **Naruhiko Umechi** as *Rintaro*
- **Bin Amatsu**
- **Meichō Soganoya**
- **Takuzō Kawatani**
- **Utako Kyō**
- **Tōru Abe**
- **Kenji Imai**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder released?
It was released on 11/11/1970.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
It is an action and drama film.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Ryotatsu, a wayward priest who was blinded by Shinkai, the Wicked Priest.

### Q: What historical era is the film set in?
The story is set during the era of the Meiji Reconstruction.

### Q: What challenges do the characters face on the road?
They run afoul of yakuza gangsters and corrupt army officers.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/255606)
- [Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder (1970) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/whipmaster-ballad-of-murder)

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