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Shimizu Port of Chivalry

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.

Top Cast

  • Utaemon Ichikawa

    Utaemon Ichikawa

    Boss Omaeda

  • Chiezo Kataoka

    Chiezo Kataoka

    Jirocho

  • Kinnosuke Nakamura

    Kinnosuke Nakamura

    Mori no Ishimatsu

  • Sentarō Fushimi

    Sentarō Fushimi

    Senemon

  • Hashizo Ōkawa

    Hashizo Ōkawa

    Sangoro

  • Hizuru Takachiho

    Hizuru Takachiho

    Oshino

  • Shinobu Chihara

    Shinobu Chihara

    Otami

  • Chie Ueki

    Chie Ueki

    Seikichi

  • Yumiko Hasegawa

    Yumiko Hasegawa

    Osen

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.

Rating

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