Japan / Jan 03, 1958
A Chivalrous Spirit (1958)
Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda
1h 45minruntime
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Plot
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. Jirocho, an honorable and respected gang boss, uncovers a conspiracy organized by his rivals while on a quest to bring justice to three murders. Some of the most famous actors from Toei studios make this a must-see for everyone! Featuring a very young Nakamura Kinnosuke, who went on to become one of Japan's mosted noteworthy actors under the name Yorosuya Kinnosuke. This is one of the best examples his early work.
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 任侠東海道 |
| Original language | 日本語 (JA) |
| Spoken languages | 日本語 |
| Production countries | Japan |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Toei Company |
| Release date | 3 gennaio 1958 |
| Writer | Yoshitake Hisa |
| Editing | Shintarō Miyamoto |
| Cinematography | Shintarō Kawasaki |
| Assistant directors | Sadatsugu Matsuda |
| Lighting | Haruo Nakayama |
| Camera operators | Shintarō Kawasaki |
| Additional photography | Shintarō Kawasaki |
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| Production design | Taizō Kawashima |
| Art direction | Taizō Kawashima |
| Set decoration | Taizō Kawashima |
| Music | Shiro Fukai, Kenjirō Tōjō |
| Sound | Shiro Fukai, Kenjirō Tōjō |
| Costume design | Tadaoto Kainoshō |
| Makeup | Tadaoto Kainoshō |
| Hairstyling | Tadaoto Kainoshō |
| Collection | Jirocho Quadrilogy Collection |
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