Release Date
22 Nov, 1951
Runtime
02:12: (HH:MM)
Synopsis
During the 17th Century roving bands of hatamoto were causing trouble in the new capital city of Edo and constantly fought with the townspeople at every turn. The leader of these ruthless samruai was Mizuno Jirozaemon, who despite his high rank was in deep financial distress, thus leading to a tragedy that shook the very streets of the city.Opposing him was Banzui-in Chobei, the ‘Protector of the Weak’ who was willing to put his life on the line to save the 808 districts of Edo from the 80,000 hatamoto whose violent behavior threatened to destroy the fabric of society. Starring Bando Tsumasaburo, the first great star of the silver screen along with mega-star Ichikawa Utaemon, this is a story not to be missed. Torn from the pages of history, this true story has been told many times, but never as powerfully as this!
Original Title
大江戸五人男
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Actors
阪東妻三郎
市川右太衛門
山田五十鈴
高田浩吉
三島雅夫
阿部九洲男
花柳小菊
二代目 市川小太夫
三井弘次
大友柳太朗
進藤英太郎
山路義人
高峰三枝子
Crew
伊藤大輔
依田義賢
