A Revengeful Raid
In this tale of bravery and honor among the roving gamblers of old Japan, the heroic Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido is called upon to help a young yakuza named Eijiro after he runs afoul of the new samurai officials who have taken over his hometown. Expertly portrayed by Kitaoji Kinya (son of the all-time great star Ichikawa Utaemon), this young man stands up for the townspeople and puts his life on the line. Jirocho, played by superstar Nakamura Kinnosuke, a boss known for his honor and valor soon finds himself involved in the feud which will only end in a brutal showdown.
- Year : 1962
- Country : Japan
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- Studio : Toei Company
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- Director : Masahiro Makino
- Cast : Kinya Kitaoji, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Michitarō Mizushima, Jerry Fujio, Eijirō Yanagi, Hideo Hongo