Falcons of Edo (1978)
Synopsis
In the 1770's, the shrewdest man of the age, Tanuma Okitsugu, had abused his political power, and the corruption of government officials and moral decay of the public were prevalent. At that time, there was a box for complaints made by the general public. It was called "Meyasubako" and was placed at the front gate of the central government's Supreme Court. The appeals went directly to the shogun who assigned the “Otakagumi” (Falconers Unit) to investigate. Led by Uchiyama Kanbei (samurai superstar Mifune Toshiro) they fought injustice and helped the oppressed. Not only were they skilled swordsmen, but their trained falcons would swoop down on enemy troops, especially those using firearms. Superb fighting throughout with Mifune at the forefront in one of his finest roles. As the vile Tanuma Okitsugu continues to abuse his political power, more and more clashes with the Falcons of Edo, who stand for justice and morality are bound to occur, leading to a conclusion the likes of which has never been seen. Putting his life on the line, time and time again, Uchiyama Kanbei fights to prevent Tanuma from destroying the falconers’ group and take him to task for his vicious treatment of the Japanese people. Aided by his trusty Vice-Chief Ichiyanagi Kakuto, he wades bravely into battle in a land where “Take no prisoners” is the mantra. Brilliant fighting and a clever story line create a highly charged action series that brings out the best in samurai cinema. Can the Falcons of Edo prevail and save Japan from being crushed underfoot!
Network
tv asahi
Episodes
The Falconers Unit is Born!
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Cutting the Evil in the Black Swamp
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Follow the Bridal Procession
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Cutting the Darkness of the Great Edo
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Missing! Unknown Fate of Sixty Men
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The Falcons Fly on the Oshu Highway!
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Watch Out, Father!
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The Falcons Fly Above the Ruined Town!
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Women's Hell! The Devil's Convent
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An Assassin's Bullet! The Female Leopard of Revenge
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The Lone Wolf Covered with Wounds
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The Letter 'Nen' Flies in the Air
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Ambush! One Thousand Constables with Spears
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The Bodyguard with the Dark Scar
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The Sword of Solitude! Decapitator Yagoro
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The Valley of Hell with Hot Sand for Women!
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The Wandering Saint
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The Falcon for an Offering! Imminent Danger
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Cutting Down the Trap of the Red Alligations!
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Shuddering! The Woman of Night Fog
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The Lone Wolf with the Child in the Underworld
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Execution by Burning Takes Place Today
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The Queen Bee of the Shogun's Harem
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Excellent! Flying Black Hair in the Sky
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Mountain Pass of the Devil! The Hell of Women
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The Tanuma Clan's Conspiracy
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The Skin of the Red Hot Iron! Woman at Eitai Riverbank
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Land of Mystery! Madarao's Eight Nuns
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Lullaby of the River Styx
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Bizarre! Hidden Money in the Yatsume Cave
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The Flower of Grudge, Dead Beauty in the Bathtub
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Inazuma is in an Abnormal State!
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A Black Panther Rips the Darkness!
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Imminent Danger, Assassination of the Shogun!
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Scheme! The Female Bandit's Trap
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Heroic - The Death in Action of the Otakagumi's Chief!
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Fierce Battle- The Otakagumi's Deputy Chief is Killed in Action
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Decisive Action - The Entire Falconers' Unit Heads for the Place of Death!
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Original Title
江戸の鷹 御用部屋犯科帖
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
38