Okoma, the Orphan Gambler
女渡世人
Synopsis
Taking place in Shinshu in the 1920s, Tsumakoi Okoma, while traveling to hone her gambling skills, teams up with the vagabond Tsukuba Tsuneji and comes into conflict with gamblers plotting to take over a rustic hot-spring town. Handling a gun and sword as skillfully as a man, Fuji Junko portrays an appealing personality that differs from Oryu in the Red Peony Gambler series. Tsuruta Koji stars as the vagabond Tsukuba Tsuneji that tops the list of an impressive all-star cast that includes Endo Tatsuo, Kogure Michiyo, Ashiya Gannosuke, Kitamura Eizo, and many others. This film is an authentic yakuza movie that conveys the true "Matatabi" (wandering gambler) feeling.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shigehiro Ozawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Tatsuo Honda
- Original Score
- Takeo Watanabe
- Original Title
- 女渡世人
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shigehiro Ozawa
Tatsuo Honda
Takeo Watanabe
Osamu Furuya
Kozo Horiike
Department Leadership Roster
Shigehiro Ozawa
Director
Osamu Furuya
Director of Photography
Tatsuo Honda
Screenplay
Takeo Watanabe
Original Music Composer
Kozo Horiike
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Okoma, the Orphan Gambler.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Okoma, the Orphan Gambler.
list11
Gangster
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Similar Titles to Okoma, the Orphan Gambler
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.0
3.2
5.0
7.3
7.5
6.1
9.0
7.2
6.3
6.7
10.0
6.8
9.0
6.4
More Like Okoma, the Orphan Gambler
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Okoma, the Orphan Gambler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Okoma, the Orphan Gambler about?
Taking place in Shinshu in the 1920s, Tsumakoi Okoma, while traveling to hone her gambling skills, teams up with the vagabond Tsukuba Tsuneji and comes into conflict with gamblers plotting to take over a rustic hot-spring town. Handling a gun and sword as skillfully as a man, Fuji Junko portrays an appealing personality that differs from Oryu in the Red Peony Gambler series. Tsuruta Koji stars as the vagabond Tsukuba Tsuneji that tops the list of an impressive all-star cast that includes Endo Tatsuo, Kogure Michiyo, Ashiya Gannosuke, Kitamura Eizo, and many others. This film is an authentic yakuza movie that conveys the true "Matatabi" (wandering gambler) feeling.
Who directed Okoma, the Orphan Gambler?
Okoma, the Orphan Gambler was directed by Shigehiro Ozawa.
Who stars in Okoma, the Orphan Gambler?
The principal cast of Okoma, the Orphan Gambler includes Sumiko Fuji, Koji Tsuruta, Gannosuke Ashiya, Michiyo Kogure, Tatsuo Endō.
When was Okoma, the Orphan Gambler released and how long is it?
Okoma, the Orphan Gambler was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Okoma, the Orphan Gambler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Okoma, the Orphan Gambler was composed by Takeo Watanabe.