Shimizu Port of Chivalry (1957)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1957-01-03
Runtime: 103 minutes
Director: Sadatsugu Matsuda
Top Cast
- Utaemon Ichikawa as Boss Omaeda
- Chiezo Kataoka as Jirocho
- Kinnosuke Nakamura as Mori no Ishimatsu
- Sentarō Fushimi as Senemon
- Hashizo Ōkawa as Sangoro
- Hizuru Takachiho as Oshino
- Shinobu Chihara as Otami
- Chie Ueki as Seikichi
- Yumiko Hasegawa as Osen
- Kensaku Hara as Omasa
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