The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
次郎長三国志
Synopsis
The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and fortune. One of the smartest and strongest of all the gang bosses, he went on to survive the end of the samurai era and become a successful businessman. But first, he must survive against all odds in order to build his reputation and develop his strength. Powerful portrayals of the group are led by the great Tsuruta Koji with help from the likes of Matsukata Hiroki.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahiro Makino
- Screenplay & Story
- Masahiro Makino, Tetsuya Yamanouchi
- Original Score
- Seiichi Suzuki
- Original Title
- 次郎長三国志
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Makino
Masahiro Makino, Tetsuya Yamanouchi, Genzō Murakami
Seiichi Suzuki
Shigeto Miki
Shintarō Miyamoto
Kōichirō Ogura, Kōji Shundō
Department Leadership Roster
Kōichirō Ogura
Producer
Kōji Shundō
Producer
Shintarō Miyamoto
Editor
Masahiro Makino
Director
Shigeto Miki
Director of Photography
Masahiro Makino
Screenplay
Tetsuya Yamanouchi
Screenplay
Seiichi Suzuki
Original Music Composer
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What is The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 about?
The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and fortune. One of the smartest and strongest of all the gang bosses, he went on to survive the end of the samurai era and become a successful businessman. But first, he must survive against all odds in order to build his reputation and develop his strength. Powerful portrayals of the group are led by the great Tsuruta Koji with help from the likes of Matsukata Hiroki.
Who directed The Kingdom of Jirocho 1?
The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 was directed by Masahiro Makino.
Who stars in The Kingdom of Jirocho 1?
The principal cast of The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 includes Koji Tsuruta, Hiroki Matsukata, Yoshiko Sakuma, Hiroyuki Nagato, Shingo Yamashiro.
When was The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 released and how long is it?
The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kingdom of Jirocho 1?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 was composed by Seiichi Suzuki.