A Chivalrous Spirit (1958)
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.
Released: Jan 03, 1958
Runtime: 105 minutes
Stars: Chiezō Kataoka, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Utaemon Ichikawa, Isao Yamagata, Ryutaro Otomo
Crew: Sadatsugu Matsuda (Director), Yoshitake Hisa (Screenplay), Shintarō Kawasaki (Director of Photography), Shiro Fukai (Original Music Composer), Taizô Kawashima (Art Direction), Haruo Nakayama (Lighting Technician)