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1958
  • Crime
  • Drama

A Chivalrous Spirit

任侠東海道
Runtime
1h 45m
Countries
  • JP
  • Japan
Languages
  • ja
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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  • Status
    Released
  • Release date
    Jan. 3, 1958
  • Original Language
    Japanese
  • Production Companies
    • Toei Company