Shimizu Port of ChivalryMovie
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.
About Shimizu Port of Chivalry
Shimizu Port of Chivalry is a 1957 drama, crime, history movie directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 43m, production credits from Japan, an original language code of JA.
The credited cast includes Utaemon Ichikawa, Chiezo Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Sentarō Fushimi. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
