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A Chivalrous Spirit

Jan 3, 1958 · 1h 45m
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Crime

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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. Jirocho, an honorable and respected gang boss, uncovers a conspiracy organized by his rivals while on a quest to bring justice to three murders. Some of the most famous actors from Toei studios make this a must-see for everyone! Featuring a very young Nakamura Kinnosuke, who went on to become one of Japan's mosted noteworthy actors under the name Yorosuya Kinnosuke. This is one of the best examples his early work.

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CAST

Chiezo Kataoka
Jirocho
Chiyonosuke Azuma
Hangoro
Kinnosuke Nakamura
Onikichi
Utaemon Ichikawa
Nikichi
Isao Yamagata
Kadoi
Ryutaro Otomo
Omasa
Hashizo Ōkawa
Seneimon
Eijirō Kataoka
Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda

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Status
Released
Original language
JA
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Production
Toei Company
Country
JP
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