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A Revengeful Raid

50 %|Sep 22, 1962|

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.

Featured Crew

Masahiro Makino
Director
Masahiro Makino
Screenplay
Shinji Kessoku
Screenplay
Ryōichi Hattori
Original Music Composer
Sadaji Yoshida
Director of Photography
Haruo Nakayama
Lighting Technician
Takatoshi Suzuki
Art Direction
Sadamitsu Ishihara
Sound Recordist