The Adventures of Chuji

The Adventures of Chuji

1957 · 101 min · ★ 10.0

Chuji Kunisada runs into strange adventures which tests his skill as a samurai as he untangles intrigue and murder against the backdrop of the majestic Mount Akagi.

Directed by Seiichi Fukuda · Written by Isamu Nagae

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