A Chivalrous Spirit

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. Jirocho, an honorable and respected gang boss, uncovers a conspiracy organized by his rivals while on a quest to bring justice to three murders. Some of the most famous actors from Toei studios make this a must-see for everyone! Featuring a very young Nakamura Kinnosuke, who went on to become one of Japan's mosted noteworthy actors under the name Yorosuya Kinnosuke. This is one of the best examples his early work.

• Director: Sadatsugu Matsuda
• Cast: Chiezo Kataoka, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Utaemon Ichikawa, Isao Yamagata, Ryutaro Otomo, Hashizo Ōkawa, Eijirō Kataoka