The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart (1963)
Jiro, a young yakuza, and Mami, a diplomat’s daughter, are two young lovers from different worlds. Having met by accident, they soon discover a new life together. But their love is ill-fated. Mami's family will not accept her choice, while leading an honest life seems like an unattainable goal for Jiro. Can there be anything else but a tragic ending?
Released: Feb 10, 1963
Runtime: 91 minutes
Stars: Sayuri Yoshinaga, Mitsuo Hamada, Masako Izumi, Naomi Hoshi, Asao Koike, Chikako Hosokawa
Crew: Kō Nakahira (Director), Shinji Fujiwara (Original Story), Masaru Baba (Screenplay), Toshirō Mayuzumi (Original Music Composer), Mutsuo Tanji (Editor), Yoshihiro Yamazaki (Cinematography)