Koheita (Koji Yakushi) is a samurai who’s so known for mischief and debauchery he becomes known as “Dora-Heita” (Alley Cat). Because of this, it seems bizarre that he eventually gets appointed magistrate of a highly corrupt township, but it all turns out to be an eleborate ruse to expose the real criminals and trick the other samurai who don’t approve of his past.

Region 1, NTSC, anamorphic widescreen 1.85:1, DVD-9. Japanese audio with English subtitles. Features include stills gallery, program notes, and trailers.

Available at the following retailer(s) on April 9, 2007:

• Amazon.com
• Amazon.ca
• YesAsia

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