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. 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.

Genres

Cast

Utaemon Ichikawa

Boss Omaeda

Chiezo Kataoka

Jirocho

Kinnosuke Nakamura

Mori no Ishimatsu

Sentarō Fushimi

Senemon

Hashizo Ōkawa

Sangoro

Hizuru Takachiho

Oshino

Shinobu Chihara

Otami

Yumiko Hasegawa

Osen

Kensaku Hara

Omasa

Eijirō Kataoka

Obata

Kunio Kaga

Shutaro

Eijirō Tōno

Kansuke