A Chivalrous Spirit

A Chivalrous Spirit

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  • Cast
  • Crew
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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 3, 1958

Runtime

1h 45m

Genres

Drama, Crime

User Score

70%

Original Title

任侠東海道

Production Companies

Toei Company

Director

Sadatsugu Matsuda

Description

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.