Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge (1963)
This is one of the many films based on the legend of Chuji Kunisada, a wandering gambler and a defender of the weak in the Edo period. In other words, he was the Japanese Robin Hood. In this film Kunisada (Chiezo Kataoka) arrives to a small town terrorized by an evil gang. He insists that he is not Kunisada, as the word is Kunisada has been executed, but of course the audience know better. Sonny Chiba plays an unusual supporting role as a helpless young man unable to defend himself from the gangsters. He does, however, get to play taiko drums and dance with Junko Fuji (who makes her film debut here). Chiba's father, an old judge who helps Kunisada, is played by Takashi Shimura. The film hardly anything exceptional, but it's a pretty decent jidai geki / yakuza drama.
Cast
- Chiezo Kataoka - Genji The Fighting Top
- Sonny Chiba - Sataro
- Takashi Shimura - Tobei
- Sumiko Fuji - Ochiyo
- Yachiyo Ōtori - Oshino
- Kensaku Hara - Matsugoro of Kuroiwa
- Michitarō Mizushima - Koto Juheita
- Jotaro Togami - Sagara Denjuro
- Hiroshi Kato - The Dragon of the Bush-Dead
- Shunji Sakai - Mameroku
Screenplay
- Kinya Naoi (Screenplay)
- Daisuke Yamazaki (Screenplay)
Keywords
yakuza, jidaigeki, chuji kunisada
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge about?
- This is one of the many films based on the legend of Chuji Kunisada, a wandering gambler and a defender of the weak in the Edo period. In other words, he was the Japanese Robin Hood. In this film Kunisada (Chiezo Kataoka) arrives to a small town terrorized by an evil gang. He insists that he is not Kunisada, as the word is Kunisada has been executed, but of course the audience know better. Sonny Chiba plays an unusual supporting role as a helpless young man unable to defend himself from the gangsters. He does, however, get to play taiko drums and dance with Junko Fuji (who makes her film debut here). Chiba's father, an old judge who helps Kunisada, is played by Takashi Shimura. The film hardly anything exceptional, but it's a pretty decent jidai geki / yakuza drama.
- Who directed Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge?
- Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge was directed by Masahiro Makino.
- Who stars in Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge?
- Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge stars Chiezo Kataoka, Sonny Chiba, Takashi Shimura, Sumiko Fuji, Yachiyo Ōtori, Kensaku Hara.
- How long is Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge?
- Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge?
- Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge is a Drama film.
- Where was Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge produced?
- Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge was produced in Japan.