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Release Date:
September 22, 1962
Original Title:
次郎長と小天狗 殴り込み甲州路
Alternate Titles:
Jirochô to kotengu: nagurikomi kôshûji
Production Companies:
Toei Company
Production Countries:
Japan
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 82
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.
Art Direction:
Takatoshi Suzuki
Director:
Masahiro Makino
Director of Photography:
Sadaji Yoshida
Editor:
Shintarō Miyamoto
Lighting Technician:
Haruo Nakayama
Original Music Composer:
Ryōichi Hattori
Screenplay:
Masahiro Makino
Shinji Kessoku
Sound Recordist:
Sadamitsu Ishihara
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