The Kingdom of Jirocho 1

The Kingdom of Jirocho 1

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 19, 1963

Runtime

1h 42m

User Score

60%

Original Title

次郎長三国志‎

Production Companies

Toei Company

Director

Masahiro Makino

Description

The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and fortune. One of the smartest and strongest of all the gang bosses, he went on to survive the end of the samurai era and become a successful businessman. But first, he must survive against all odds in order to build his reputation and develop his strength. Powerful portrayals of the group are led by the great Tsuruta Koji with help from the likes of Matsukata Hiroki.