A Revengeful Raid

In this tale of bravery and honor among the roving gamblers of old Japan, the heroic Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido is called upon to help a young yakuza named Eijiro after he runs afoul of the new samurai officials who have taken over his hometown. Expertly portrayed by Kitaoji Kinya (son of the all-time great star Ichikawa Utaemon), this young man stands up for the townspeople and puts his life on the line. Jirocho, played by superstar Nakamura Kinnosuke, a boss known for his honor and valor soon finds himself involved in the feud which will only end in a brutal showdown.

Genre:

Duration:

82 min

Cast:

Kinya Kitaoji, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Michitarō Mizushima

Quality:

HD

Director:

Masahiro Makino

Release:

1962

Country:

Japan

Rating:

5.8