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1958

A Chivalrous Spirit

Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda

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.

Duration

1h 45m

Released

January 3, 1958

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  • Chiezō Kataoka
  • Chiyonosuke Azuma
  • Kinnosuke Nakamura
  • Utaemon Ichikawa
  • Isao Yamagata
  • Ryutaro Otomo
  • Hashizo Okawa
  • Eijirō Kataoka
  • Kunio Kaga

Part ofThe Jirocho Quadrilogy Collection

Includes Shimizu Port of Chivalry (1957), A Chivalrous Spirit (1958), Road of Chivalry (1960), and Tokaido Fullhouse (1963).

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