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.
Masahiro Makino | Director |
Masahiro Makino | Screenplay |
Ryōichi Hattori | Original Music Composer |
Shinji Kessoku | Screenplay |
Haruo Nakayama | Lighting Technician |
Takatoshi Suzuki | Art Direction |
Shintarō Miyamoto | Editor |
Sadamitsu Ishihara | Sound Recordist |
Sadaji Yoshida | Director of Photography |