Tough Guy
悪名
Synopsis
Asakichi beats a ganster, Sada, in a physical fight, leading to recognition by Sada's clan boss. When Kotoito, the geisha Asakichi is in love with, is kidnapped by a rival clan and sold to a a house of pleasure, Asakichi and Sada set out to rescue her.
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Top Cast
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Shintarō Katsu
Asakichi
Jiro Tamiya
Motor Sada
Tamao Nakamura
Okinu
Yasuko Nakada
Ochiyo
Yoshie Mizutani
Kotoito
Michiko Ai
Oshige
Mayumi Kurata
Otatsu
Reiko Fujiwara
Oteru
Yōko Wakasugi
Shiraito
Toyo Takahashi
Kyū Sazanka
Yoshioka
Toshio Chiba
Fujio Suga
San'emon Arashi
Fisherman
Shinobu Araki
Zenbei
Hinode Nishikawa
Old man
Yasushi Nagata
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tokuzō Tanaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshikata Yoda
- Original Title
- 悪名
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tokuzō Tanaka
Yoshikata Yoda, Toko Kon
Kazuo Miyagawa
Department Leadership Roster
Tokuzō Tanaka
Director
Yoshikata Yoda
Screenplay
Kazuo Miyagawa
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tough Guy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tough Guy about?
Asakichi beats a ganster, Sada, in a physical fight, leading to recognition by Sada's clan boss. When Kotoito, the geisha Asakichi is in love with, is kidnapped by a rival clan and sold to a a house of pleasure, Asakichi and Sada set out to rescue her.
Who directed Tough Guy?
Tough Guy was directed by Tokuzō Tanaka.
Who stars in Tough Guy?
The principal cast of Tough Guy includes Shintarō Katsu, Jiro Tamiya, Tamao Nakamura, Yasuko Nakada, Yoshie Mizutani.
When was Tough Guy released and how long is it?
Tough Guy was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.