Tattoo of Love
いれずみ半太郎
Synopsis
The great Okawa Hashizo, in one of his most powerful roles risks his life and limb to help save the lovely Onaka from a terrible lifestyle. Starting out as a down on his luck gambler, Hantaro refuses to accept punishment for running up a 10 ryo debt in a crooked dice game. Forced from his village he must go on the run and learn how to fend for himself. After 3 years on the road, his past finally catches up to him, when he gets spotted by a pair of gang members. The action heats up after he saves Onaka from committing suicide and the two find themselves battling all odds for survival. This is a serious film with a strong story and exciting sword action!
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahiro Makino
- Screenplay & Story
- Tatsuo Nogami
- Original Score
- Ichirō Saitō
- Original Title
- いれずみ半太郎
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Makino
Tatsuo Nogami, Shin Hasegawa
Ichirō Saitō
Sadaji Yoshida
Department Leadership Roster
Masahiro Makino
Director
Tatsuo Nogami
Screenplay
Sadaji Yoshida
Director of Photography
Ichirō Saitō
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tattoo of Love
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What is Tattoo of Love about?
The great Okawa Hashizo, in one of his most powerful roles risks his life and limb to help save the lovely Onaka from a terrible lifestyle. Starting out as a down on his luck gambler, Hantaro refuses to accept punishment for running up a 10 ryo debt in a crooked dice game. Forced from his village he must go on the run and learn how to fend for himself. After 3 years on the road, his past finally catches up to him, when he gets spotted by a pair of gang members. The action heats up after he saves Onaka from committing suicide and the two find themselves battling all odds for survival. This is a serious film with a strong story and exciting sword action!
Who directed Tattoo of Love?
Tattoo of Love was directed by Masahiro Makino.
Who stars in Tattoo of Love?
The principal cast of Tattoo of Love includes Hashizo Ōkawa, Hiroyuki Nagato, Satomi Oka, Sayuri Tachikawa, Chōichirō Kawarasaki.
When was Tattoo of Love released and how long is it?
Tattoo of Love was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Tattoo of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tattoo of Love was composed by Ichirō Saitō.