Shimizu Port of Chivalry

Drama, Crime, History · 1957

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.

Starring

Sadatsugu Matsuda, Shintarō Kawasaki, Chiezô Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Shintarô Miyamoto, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Yoshitake Hisa, Choshiro Katsura, Shinobu Chihara

Director

Sadatsugu Matsuda