The Unruly Ronin's Journey
素浪人無頼旅
Synopsis
A ronin named Azami Onijuro travels the Nikko Highway, he is being followed by the bounty hunter Daihachi and Yukata Danzen. He is pursued by his past as a covert spy under Lord Matsudaira. Due to certain circumstances, Onijuro betrayed him and became a wandering ronin. Ever since, he's been hunted by Matsudaira's subordinates and bounty hunters. After saving the tough and fiery woman Omom from yakuza trouble, Onijuro and his companions head to Akame-shuku (inn town). Here, a conflict brews between the Tsurugame family led by Genroku and the lawless monk group led by Tetsuzan, a former sumo wrestler gone rogue. Onijuro sides with Tetsuzan, while Daihachi and Danzen side with Genroku. This intricate web of allegiances and confrontations unfolds against the backdrop of the bustling post-town.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mio Ezaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Seiko Shimura
- Original Title
- 素浪人無頼旅
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mio Ezaki
Seiko Shimura
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Seiko Shimura
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Mio Ezaki
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What is The Unruly Ronin's Journey about?
A ronin named Azami Onijuro travels the Nikko Highway, he is being followed by the bounty hunter Daihachi and Yukata Danzen. He is pursued by his past as a covert spy under Lord Matsudaira. Due to certain circumstances, Onijuro betrayed him and became a wandering ronin. Ever since, he's been hunted by Matsudaira's subordinates and bounty hunters. After saving the tough and fiery woman Omom from yakuza trouble, Onijuro and his companions head to Akame-shuku (inn town). Here, a conflict brews between the Tsurugame family led by Genroku and the lawless monk group led by Tetsuzan, a former sumo wrestler gone rogue. Onijuro sides with Tetsuzan, while Daihachi and Danzen side with Genroku. This intricate web of allegiances and confrontations unfolds against the backdrop of the bustling post-town.
Who directed The Unruly Ronin's Journey?
The Unruly Ronin's Journey was directed by Mio Ezaki.
Who stars in The Unruly Ronin's Journey?
The principal cast of The Unruly Ronin's Journey includes Masaki Kanda, Nagisa Katahira, Taro Kawano, Yoko Minamino, Hiroshi Tachi.
When was The Unruly Ronin's Journey released and how long is it?
The Unruly Ronin's Journey was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.