The Kingdom of Jirocho 1

The Kingdom of Jirocho 1

102 mins | Oct. 20, 1963

The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and fortune. One of the smartest and strongest of all the gang bosses, he went on to survive the end of the samurai era and become a successful businessman. But first, he must survive against all odds in order to build his reputation and develop his strength. Powerful portrayals of the group are led by the great Tsuruta Koji with help from the likes of Matsukata Hiroki.

The Kingdom of Jirocho 1

102 mins | Oct. 20, 1963

The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and fortune. One of the smartest and strongest of all the gang bosses, he went on to survive the end of the samurai era and become a successful businessman. But first, he must survive against all odds in order to build his reputation and develop his strength. Powerful portrayals of the group are led by the great Tsuruta Koji with help from the likes of Matsukata Hiroki.
Producers Toei Company, Ltd.
Original title 次郎長三国志‎
Directors Masahiro Makino
Writers Genzo Murakami, Masahiro Makino, Tetsuya Yamauchi

Cast

Koji Tsuruta

as Shimizu no Jirocho

Jūshirō Konoe

as Ogawa