Wicked Priest

1968·Movie
1h 30min
62
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

History and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

During the Taisho Period (early 1920's) a monastery of warrior monks was split apart between two factions. One of these factions was led by the Chief Abbot and his protege, Shinkai. When Shinkai intercedes in a fight between a rival priest and some ruffians it leads to his expulsion from the order. This story introduced us to the character of Shinkai, a "Karate Priest" and his long running feud with Ryotatsu, his greatest rival. There are touches of humor as Shinkai breaks all the commandments of a priest, including fighting, gambling, and running after women. All this leads to an awesome conclusion as he must destroy a gang of yakuza aided by corrupt priests. The fighting is fast and furious as Ryotatsu waits to see if Shinkai can live long enough to face him in the ultimate test! /Winterheart of CG
Action-Packed Period PieceWarrior MonkYakuza ConfrontationDark HumorTaisho Era JapanGang WarfareCorrupt PriestsViolent Justice

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Wicked Priest worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wicked Priest rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Wicked Priest?

1 h 30 min

Wicked Priest runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Wicked Priest in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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