Falcons of Edo(1978)
Action & Adventure
First Air Date: 1978-01-10
Average Runtime: 46m
Rating: 8.5
Votes: 2
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 38
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!
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 38E01
The Falconers Unit is Born!
Air Date: 1978-01-10
No episode overview available.
E02
Cutting the Evil in the Black Swamp
Air Date: 1978-01-17
No episode overview available.
E03
Follow the Bridal Procession
Air Date: 1978-01-24
No episode overview available.
E04
Cutting the Darkness of the Great Edo
Air Date: 1978-01-31
No episode overview available.
E05
Missing! Unknown Fate of Sixty Men
Air Date: 1978-02-07
No episode overview available.
E06
The Falcons Fly on the Oshu Highway!
Air Date: 1978-02-14
No episode overview available.
E07
Watch Out, Father!
Air Date: 1978-02-21
No episode overview available.
E08
The Falcons Fly Above the Ruined Town!
Air Date: 1978-02-28
No episode overview available.
E09
Women's Hell! The Devil's Convent
Air Date: 1978-03-07
No episode overview available.
E10
An Assassin's Bullet! The Female Leopard of Revenge
Air Date: 1978-03-14
No episode overview available.
E11
The Lone Wolf Covered with Wounds
Air Date: 1978-03-21
No episode overview available.
E12
The Letter 'Nen' Flies in the Air
Air Date: 1978-03-28
No episode overview available.
E13
Ambush! One Thousand Constables with Spears
Air Date: 1978-04-04
No episode overview available.
E14
The Bodyguard with the Dark Scar
Air Date: 1978-04-11
No episode overview available.
E15
The Sword of Solitude! Decapitator Yagoro
Air Date: 1978-04-18
No episode overview available.
E16
The Valley of Hell with Hot Sand for Women!
Air Date: 1978-04-25
No episode overview available.
E17
The Wandering Saint
Air Date: 1978-05-02
No episode overview available.
E18
The Falcon for an Offering! Imminent Danger
Air Date: 1978-05-09
No episode overview available.
E19
Cutting Down the Trap of the Red Alligations!
Air Date: 1978-05-16
No episode overview available.
E20
Shuddering! The Woman of Night Fog
Air Date: 1978-05-23
No episode overview available.
E21
The Lone Wolf with the Child in the Underworld
Air Date: 1978-05-30
No episode overview available.
E22
Execution by Burning Takes Place Today
Air Date: 1978-06-06
No episode overview available.
E23
The Queen Bee of the Shogun's Harem
Air Date: 1978-06-13
No episode overview available.
E24
Excellent! Flying Black Hair in the Sky
Air Date: 1978-06-20
No episode overview available.
E25
Mountain Pass of the Devil! The Hell of Women
Air Date: 1978-06-27
No episode overview available.
E26
The Tanuma Clan's Conspiracy
Air Date: 1978-07-04
No episode overview available.
E27
The Skin of the Red Hot Iron! Woman at Eitai Riverbank
Air Date: 1978-07-11
No episode overview available.
E28
Land of Mystery! Madarao's Eight Nuns
Air Date: 1978-07-18
No episode overview available.
E29
Lullaby of the River Styx
Air Date: 1978-07-25
No episode overview available.
E30
Bizarre! Hidden Money in the Yatsume Cave
Air Date: 1978-08-01
No episode overview available.
E31
The Flower of Grudge, Dead Beauty in the Bathtub
Air Date: 1978-08-08
No episode overview available.
E32
Inazuma is in an Abnormal State!
Air Date: 1978-08-15
No episode overview available.
E33
A Black Panther Rips the Darkness!
Air Date: 1978-08-22
No episode overview available.
E34
Imminent Danger, Assassination of the Shogun!
Air Date: 1978-08-29
No episode overview available.
E35
Scheme! The Female Bandit's Trap
Air Date: 1978-09-05
No episode overview available.
E36
Heroic - The Death in Action of the Otakagumi's Chief!
Air Date: 1978-09-12
No episode overview available.
E37
Fierce Battle- The Otakagumi's Deputy Chief is Killed in Action
Air Date: 1978-09-19
No episode overview available.
E38
Decisive Action - The Entire Falconers' Unit Heads for the Place of Death!
Air Date: 1978-09-26
No episode overview available.
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