A Revengeful Raid

Release Date: 1962-09-22

Overview: 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.

Rating: 5 / 10

Cast

Kinya Kitaoji

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Kinnosuke Nakamura

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Michitarō Mizushima

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Jerry Fujio

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Eijirō Yanagi

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