Ryujin Misaki (Cape Dragon), located at the edge of the Genkai Sea, is known asan isolation ward for leprosy patients. When Saotome Mondonosuke, a masterswordsman and 'Hatamoto' (direct retainer of the Shogun), hears news of adoctor gone missing, he begins to suspect that things are not what they seem atRyujin Misaki. Intent on discovering the truth, Saotome launches a privateinvestigation. Known as"The Bored Hatamoto", Saotome Mondonosuke was thesubject of over 20 motion pictures. This popular series has since continued totelevision where the role was taken over by Ichikawa Utaemon's son, KitaojiKinya. The 'Crescent-scar' on Saotome's forehead is a license to kill, and ridJapan of corruption and evil. This is one of the best films in the series, asSaotome must find out the secret of Cape Dragon. As always, Saotome cravesaction to fight the boredom he feels when not pitting his sword skill against thosewho would corrupt Japan. Check out the Toei All-Star cast! (TV Broadcast quality.)