A contest worth a thousand ryo: In search of a bride

A contest worth a thousand ryo: In search of a bride

1960 · 62 min · Adventure, Comedy

A village samurai with money, power and great masculinity goes to the flourishing city of Edo to have some fun and practice. And here he is attacked by a beautiful thief... A light comedy historical drama.

Directed by Shigehiro Ozawa · Written by Shinji Kessoku

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