The Fearless Avenger (1972)
Overview
Thirsting for revenge, Jokichi rashly attempts to assassinate the evil Chogoro but ends up being captured by yakuza. His life is spared by Boss Juzaburo, in order that the harmony of an important commemoration not be further disturbed. Though now even more of an outcast, Jokichi is asked by another Yakuza boss, Umezo, to guard Oyuki, the wayward daughter of Juzaburo. The tragic consequences of this assignment will lead him into a deadly trap and a final confrontation with Chogoro.
Cast
Yoshio Harada
Jokichi of Mikogami
Atsuo Nakamura
Ryoko Nakano
Etsuko Ichihara
Toru Minegishi
Kunisada Chuji
Tōru Abe
Kantarō Suga
Shōbun Inoue
Akio Hasegawa
Taketoshi Naitō
Asao Uchida
Yoshi Katō
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