Shimizu Port of Chivalry

Shimizu Port of Chivalry

1957 · 103 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Crime, History

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. In this dramatic portrayal of the real-life gambling boss Jirocho, a good-hearted and honest boss sets out to take revenge for a fellow boss. At the same time, the other local bosses, in a bid to increase their own power, plot to dispose of Jirocho. Starring Kataoka Chiezo in one of his signature roles, this is an excellent portrayal of a figure who is not well known outside of Japan. Co-starring Nakamura Kinnosuke, this exciting tale of period yakuza brings history to life.

Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda · Written by Yoshitake Hisa

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Utaemon Ichikawa Boss Omaeda
Chiezo Kataoka Jirocho
Kinnosuke Nakamura Mori no Ishimatsu
Sentarō Fushimi Senemon
Hashizo Ōkawa Sangoro
Hizuru Takachiho Oshino
Shinobu Chihara Otami
Chie Ueki Seikichi
Yumiko Hasegawa Osen
Kensaku Hara Omasa
Eijirō Kataoka Obata
Kunio Kaga Shutaro

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