A Chivalrous Spirit (1958)
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.
Cast
Chiezo Kataoka
Jirocho
Chiyonosuke Azuma
Hangoro
Kinnosuke Nakamura
Onikichi
Utaemon Ichikawa
Nikichi
Isao Yamagata
Kadoi
Ryutaro Otomo
Omasa
Hashizo Ōkawa
Seneimon
Eijirō Kataoka
Kunio Kaga
Kōtarō Satomi
Koinosuke Onoe
Sentarō Fushimi
Jun Usami
Denjirō Ōkōchi
Kogiku Hanayagi
Yumiko Hasegawa
Shinobu Chihara
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