Shimizu Port of Chivalry

Shimizu Port of Chivalry

104 mins | Drama, Crime, History | Jan. 1, 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.

Shimizu Port of Chivalry

104 mins | Drama, Crime, History | Jan. 1, 1957

Shimizu Port of Chivalry
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.
Producers Toei Company, Ltd.
Original title 任侠清水港
Directors Sadatsugu Matsuda
Writers Yoshitake Hisa

Cast

Kinnosuke Nakamura

as Mori no Ishimatsu

Chiyonosuke Azuma

as Shichigoro

Shinobu Chihara

as Otami

Sentarô Fushimi

as Senemon

Yumiko Hasegawa

as Osen

Utaemon Ichikawa

as Boss Omaeda

Eijirō Tōno

as Kansuke

Ryutaro Otomo

as Chobei

Hashizo Okawa

as Sangoro

Ryūnosuke Tsukigata

as Kurokama / Kurokoma

Chiezō Kataoka

as Jirocho

Hizuru Takachiho

as Oshino

Chie Ueki

as Seikichi

Kensaku Hara

as Omasa

Eijirô Kataoka

as Obata

Kunio Kaga

as Shutaro

Isao Yamagata

as Miyakodori

Kogiku Hanayagi

as Ocho

Eitarō Shindō

as Kyuroku

Mitsuko Miura

as Otaki