Kanbei's Bargain Sale

Kanbei's Bargain Sale

1958 · 94 min · ★ 7.0 · Romance, Drama

Wandering swordsman Kanbei, parading through town with a sign that reads "Seeking fights, selling my life cheap." One day, he receives a request from the star of the daughter's kabuki, Nakamura Tsurukichi. However, unable to bear seeing a face reminiscent of his first love, he disappears as soon as the task is completed. But later, Tsurukichi returns to ask Kanbei for help once again...

Directed by Masahiro Makino · Written by Morimasa Owaku

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