The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor
清水港に来た男
Synopsis
One of Japan's most enduring stories is the true-life yakuza boss Jirocho of Shimizu and his gang as they took over the Tokaido Highroad and went on to everlasting fame. Many of the gang members have become household names although their backgrounds and how they came to join the group are mostly lost in the mists of a time gone by. This is the tale of Masa, who arrived in Shimizu Port hungry and down on his luck. His adventures contain some light-hearted moments as he meets up with the other gang members and goes on to join the group and become one of their best swordsmen. A truly exciting tale starring the ever-popular Okawa Hashizo along with all-time great Okochi Denjiro.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahiro Makino
- Screenplay & Story
- Hideo Oguni
- Original Score
- Seiichi Suzuki
- Original Title
- 清水港に来た男
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Makino
Hideo Oguni
Seiichi Suzuki
Shigeto Miki
Shintarō Miyamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Masahiro Makino
Director
Hideo Oguni
Screenplay
Shigeto Miki
Director of Photography
Shintarō Miyamoto
Editor
Seiichi Suzuki
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor
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What is The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor about?
One of Japan's most enduring stories is the true-life yakuza boss Jirocho of Shimizu and his gang as they took over the Tokaido Highroad and went on to everlasting fame. Many of the gang members have become household names although their backgrounds and how they came to join the group are mostly lost in the mists of a time gone by. This is the tale of Masa, who arrived in Shimizu Port hungry and down on his luck. His adventures contain some light-hearted moments as he meets up with the other gang members and goes on to join the group and become one of their best swordsmen. A truly exciting tale starring the ever-popular Okawa Hashizo along with all-time great Okochi Denjiro.
Who directed The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor?
The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor was directed by Masahiro Makino.
Who stars in The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor?
The principal cast of The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor includes Hashizo Ōkawa, Satomi Oka, Haruo Tanaka, Shunji Sakai, Denjirō Ōkōchi.
When was The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor released and how long is it?
The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor was composed by Seiichi Suzuki.