Shimizu Port of Chivalry

Shimizu Port of Chivalry 1957

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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. In this dramatic portrayal of the real-life gambling boss Jirocho, a good-hearted and honest boss sets out to take revenge for a fellow boss. At the same time, the other local bosses, in a bid to increase their own power, plot to dispose of Jirocho. Starring Kataoka Chiezo in one of his signature roles, this is an excellent portrayal of a figure who is not well known outside of Japan. Co-starring Nakamura Kinnosuke, this exciting tale of period yakuza brings history to life.

  • Released: 1957-01-01
  • Runtime: 104 minutes
  • Genre: Drama, Crime, History
  • Stars: Kinnosuke Nakamura, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Shinobu Chihara, Sentarō Fushimi, Yumiko Hasegawa, Utaemon Ichikawa, Eijirō Tōno, Ryutaro Otomo, Hashizo Okawa, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Chiezō Kataoka, Hizuru Takachiho, Chie Ueki, Kensaku Hara, Eijirō Kataoka, Kunio Kaga, Isao Yamagata, Kogiku Hanayagi, Eitarō Shindō, Mitsuko Miura  Show all >
    Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
  • Director: Sadatsugu Matsuda