Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger
ひばりの森の石松
Synopsis
Some of the finest jidai-geki actors appear in this exciting and entertaining tale of intrigue and action in old Japan. Teaming up the ever-popular Misora Hibari with the greatest samurai action hero of all-time Wakayama Tomisaburo is a brilliant stoke of casting. Hibari takes on the role of Mori no Ishimatsu, a young man who gets involved with real-life Yakuza legend, Shimizu no Jirocho, 'Boss of the Tokaido'. Ishimatsu manages to interfere with a dispute between the Shimizu and their competition, the Marugame family, even going so far as to become an avenger's assistant. It's not the first time Hibari has played a man in a film (also in Benten Kozo), and her acting skills are at their best as she mixes in a bit of humor along with excellent swordplay. Wakayama Tomisaburo, as always, gives an outstanding performance as the powerful and beloved Yakuza Boss Jirocho.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tadashi Sawashima
- Screenplay & Story
- Tadashi Sawashima
- Original Score
- Masao Yoneyama
- Original Title
- ひばりの森の石松
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tadashi Sawashima
Tadashi Sawashima
Masao Yoneyama
Takeo Itō
Shintarō Miyamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Tadashi Sawashima
Director
Takeo Itō
Director of Photography
Tadashi Sawashima
Screenplay
Shintarō Miyamoto
Editor
Masao Yoneyama
Original Music Composer
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What is Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger about?
Some of the finest jidai-geki actors appear in this exciting and entertaining tale of intrigue and action in old Japan. Teaming up the ever-popular Misora Hibari with the greatest samurai action hero of all-time Wakayama Tomisaburo is a brilliant stoke of casting. Hibari takes on the role of Mori no Ishimatsu, a young man who gets involved with real-life Yakuza legend, Shimizu no Jirocho, 'Boss of the Tokaido'. Ishimatsu manages to interfere with a dispute between the Shimizu and their competition, the Marugame family, even going so far as to become an avenger's assistant. It's not the first time Hibari has played a man in a film (also in Benten Kozo), and her acting skills are at their best as she mixes in a bit of humor along with excellent swordplay. Wakayama Tomisaburo, as always, gives an outstanding performance as the powerful and beloved Yakuza Boss Jirocho.
Who directed Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger?
Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger was directed by Tadashi Sawashima.
Who stars in Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger?
The principal cast of Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger includes Hibari Misora, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Kōtarō Satomi, Chie Ueki, Kinichi Hanabusa.
When was Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger released and how long is it?
Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger was composed by Masao Yoneyama.