A Revengeful Raid

1h 22m

5.8

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.

Crew

Masahiro Makino

Director, Screenplay

Shintarō Miyamoto

Director of Photography

Sadamitsu Ishihara

Sound Recordist

Lighting Technician

Ryōichi Hattori

Original Music Composer

Takatoshi Suzuki