Edo Purebreed
江戸っ子肌
Synopsis
Action and adventure abound in this story of friendship between two rival firefighters, Kichigoro and Jirokichi in old Japan. When Mukai Sadayu, the vassal of Kaga Clan's accounting officer, Shinagawa Daihachi demands that Omon serve him tea in his mansion and she refuses, the clan's samurai abduct her setting in motion a series of events that will bring the two firefighters into a world of danger and excitement. Jirokichi, leader of the Edo firefighting team "Ha-gumi" must first rescue Omon from the clutches of the vile Kaga Clan's retainers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahiro Makino
- Screenplay & Story
- Shinji Kessoku
- Original Score
- Saburo Tominaga
- Original Title
- 江戸っ子肌
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Makino
Shinji Kessoku, Kanji Kunieda
Saburo Tominaga
Shintarō Miyamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Shintarō Miyamoto
Editor
Masahiro Makino
Director
Shinji Kessoku
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edo Purebreed
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What is Edo Purebreed about?
Action and adventure abound in this story of friendship between two rival firefighters, Kichigoro and Jirokichi in old Japan. When Mukai Sadayu, the vassal of Kaga Clan's accounting officer, Shinagawa Daihachi demands that Omon serve him tea in his mansion and she refuses, the clan's samurai abduct her setting in motion a series of events that will bring the two firefighters into a world of danger and excitement. Jirokichi, leader of the Edo firefighting team "Ha-gumi" must first rescue Omon from the clutches of the vile Kaga Clan's retainers.
Who directed Edo Purebreed?
Edo Purebreed was directed by Masahiro Makino.
Who stars in Edo Purebreed?
The principal cast of Edo Purebreed includes Hiroko Sakuramachi, Chikage Awashima, Isao Yamagata, Ryuji Kita, Tatsuya Ishiguro.
When was Edo Purebreed released and how long is it?
Edo Purebreed was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Edo Purebreed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Edo Purebreed was composed by Saburo Tominaga.