Silk Hat Boss
シルクハットの大親分
Synopsis
In a strange outfit and full of youthful energy, the explosive Boss Kumatora raises hell like there's no tomorrow. The first movie of a new series starring Wakayama Tomisaburo as everybody's favorite character Boss Kumatora from the Red Peony Gambler series. Having made a fortune in the Russo-Japanese War, the Kumatora Family migrates to Kyushu to take on a military-related job. There they encounter the evil and malicious interference of the Chindai family of Kumamoto, and Boss Kumatora boldly fights back with the help of O'Ryu the Red Peony. A super entertaining film with non-stop comedy and action directed by Suzuki Norifumi.
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「シルクハットの大親分」(公開年月日 1970年06月25日) 予告篇
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-10
Top Cast
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Tomisaburō Wakayama
Torakichi "Kumotora" Kumasaka
Sumiko Fuji
Oryu
Masumi Harukawa
Gorō Ibuki
Ichirō Sugai
Tatsuo Endō
Takuzō Kawatani
Masaru Shiga
Nijiko Kiyokawa
Kagura no Taka
Masumi Harukawa
Choko
Bin Amatsu
Taichiro Kito, Bin
Kōji Sekiyama
Otsubo Komazo
Masaharu Arikawa
Tatsuhira
Kyōichi Satō
Genzo Sera
Hideo Fujimoto
Heikuro Yamane
Masaru Shiga
Garimatsu
Yoshinobu Hirose
Bote
Mineko Maruhira
Kiyoko Kumasaka
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norifumi Suzuki
- Screenplay & Story
- Kōji Takada
- Original Score
- Toshiaki Tsushima
- Original Title
- シルクハットの大親分
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norifumi Suzuki
Kōji Takada
Toshiaki Tsushima
Motoya Washio
Tadao Kanda
Kōji Shundō, Norimichi Matsudaira
Department Leadership Roster
Tadao Kanda
Editor
Kōji Takada
Writer
Norifumi Suzuki
Director
Motoya Washio
Director of Photography
Toshiaki Tsushima
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silk Hat Boss
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Silk Hat Boss about?
In a strange outfit and full of youthful energy, the explosive Boss Kumatora raises hell like there's no tomorrow. The first movie of a new series starring Wakayama Tomisaburo as everybody's favorite character Boss Kumatora from the Red Peony Gambler series. Having made a fortune in the Russo-Japanese War, the Kumatora Family migrates to Kyushu to take on a military-related job. There they encounter the evil and malicious interference of the Chindai family of Kumamoto, and Boss Kumatora boldly fights back with the help of O'Ryu the Red Peony. A super entertaining film with non-stop comedy and action directed by Suzuki Norifumi.
Who directed Silk Hat Boss?
Silk Hat Boss was directed by Norifumi Suzuki.
Who stars in Silk Hat Boss?
The principal cast of Silk Hat Boss includes Tomisaburō Wakayama, Sumiko Fuji, Masumi Harukawa, Gorō Ibuki, Ichirō Sugai.
When was Silk Hat Boss released and how long is it?
Silk Hat Boss was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Silk Hat Boss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silk Hat Boss was composed by Toshiaki Tsushima.