A Chivalrous Spirit
任侠東海道
Synopsis
An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this genre. Jirocho, an honorable and respected gang boss, uncovers a conspiracy organized by his rivals while on a quest to bring justice to three murders. Some of the most famous actors from Toei studios make this a must-see for everyone! Featuring a very young Nakamura Kinnosuke, who went on to become one of Japan's mosted noteworthy actors under the name Yorosuya Kinnosuke. This is one of the best examples his early work.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sadatsugu Matsuda
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshitake Hisa
- Original Score
- Shiro Fukai
- Original Title
- 任侠東海道
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sadatsugu Matsuda
Yoshitake Hisa
Shiro Fukai
Shintarō Kawasaki
Shintarō Miyamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Tadaoto Kainoshō
Costume Design
Sadatsugu Matsuda
Director
Shiro Fukai
Original Music Composer
Shintarō Kawasaki
Director of Photography
Shintarō Miyamoto
Editor
Yoshitake Hisa
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Chivalrous Spirit
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What is A Chivalrous Spirit about?
An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this genre. Jirocho, an honorable and respected gang boss, uncovers a conspiracy organized by his rivals while on a quest to bring justice to three murders. Some of the most famous actors from Toei studios make this a must-see for everyone! Featuring a very young Nakamura Kinnosuke, who went on to become one of Japan's mosted noteworthy actors under the name Yorosuya Kinnosuke. This is one of the best examples his early work.
Who directed A Chivalrous Spirit?
A Chivalrous Spirit was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.
Who stars in A Chivalrous Spirit?
The principal cast of A Chivalrous Spirit includes Chiezo Kataoka, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Utaemon Ichikawa, Isao Yamagata.
When was A Chivalrous Spirit released and how long is it?
A Chivalrous Spirit was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for A Chivalrous Spirit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Chivalrous Spirit was composed by Shiro Fukai.