Released:
1958-01-03

Overview:
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.

Director:
Sadatsugu Matsuda

Runtime:
1h 45min

Genre:
Drama, Crime

• Cast:
• 
  Chiezo Kataoka
  as
  Jirocho
• 
  Chiyonosuke Azuma
  as
  Hangoro
• 
  Kinnosuke Nakamura
  as
  Onikichi
• 
  Utaemon Ichikawa
  as
  Nikichi
• 
  Isao Yamagata
  as
  Kadoi