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.
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
Shimizu Port of Chivalry is a drama, crime, history film released in 1957. Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, it stars Utaemon Ichikawa, Chiezo Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura. 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.
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