An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this genre. In this dramatic portrayal of the real-life gambling boss Jirocho, a good-hearted and honest boss sets out to take revenge for a fellow boss. At the same time, the other local bosses, in a bid to increase their own power, plot to dispose of Jirocho. Starring Kataoka Chiezo in one of his signature roles, this is an excellent portrayal of a figure who is not well known outside of Japan. Co-starring Nakamura Kinnosuke, this exciting tale of period yakuza brings history to life.
Stars: Utaemon Ichikawa, Chiezō Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Sentarō Fushimi, Hashizo Okawa, Hizuru Takachiho
Crew: Sadatsugu Matsuda (Director), Yasumasa Omori (Producer), Choshiro Katsura (Art Direction), Shintarō Miyamoto (Editor), Jun'ichirô Tamaki (Producer), Toshirō Sasaki (Sound Recordist)
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Studio: Toei Company
Runtime: 103 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 03, 1957
IMDb: 3.5
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