Tale on Kanto Chivalry
関東遊侠伝
Synopsis
This is Akira Kobayashi's first leading role in a gangster film in the ninkyo-eiga genre. Together with Joe Shishido, he stars in a film about the fateful clash between two men living in the world of the yakuza. The Tomoe, Takato, and Senba gangs in Ryogoku are constantly fighting over territory. Rickshaw driver Daisaku decides to protect Takato's gang for the sake of his former benefactor, Setsu, but the rival Senba gang considers Daisaku their enemy...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akinori Matsuo
- Screenplay & Story
- Masataka Fujsaki, Gan Yamazaki
- Original Score
- Hajime Kaburagi
- Original Title
- 関東遊侠伝
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akinori Matsuo
Masataka Fujsaki, Gan Yamazaki, Torao Setoguchi
Hajime Kaburagi
Kazumi Iwasa
Department Leadership Roster
Akinori Matsuo
Director
Masataka Fujsaki
Screenplay
Gan Yamazaki
Screenplay
Kazumi Iwasa
Director of Photography
Hajime Kaburagi
Original Music Composer
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What is Tale on Kanto Chivalry about?
This is Akira Kobayashi's first leading role in a gangster film in the ninkyo-eiga genre. Together with Joe Shishido, he stars in a film about the fateful clash between two men living in the world of the yakuza. The Tomoe, Takato, and Senba gangs in Ryogoku are constantly fighting over territory. Rickshaw driver Daisaku decides to protect Takato's gang for the sake of his former benefactor, Setsu, but the rival Senba gang considers Daisaku their enemy...
Who directed Tale on Kanto Chivalry?
Tale on Kanto Chivalry was directed by Akinori Matsuo.
Who stars in Tale on Kanto Chivalry?
The principal cast of Tale on Kanto Chivalry includes Akira Kobayashi, Joe Shishido, Kōji Wada, Chieko Matsubara, Hideo Murata.
When was Tale on Kanto Chivalry released and how long is it?
Tale on Kanto Chivalry was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Tale on Kanto Chivalry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tale on Kanto Chivalry was composed by Hajime Kaburagi.
Is Tale on Kanto Chivalry based on a book or true story?
Tale on Kanto Chivalry is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Torao Setoguchi".