Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf (1966)

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The karashi Botan returns in the third chapter of the incredible Showa Zankoden series. This time legendary actor Ken Takakura plays Takei Shigejiro of the Shimazu family. When the boss of the Shimazu is killed, Shigejiro takes revenge and is sent to jail. Upon his release, he meets the dying widow of one of hid followers and takes her to her father, Boss Shiomasa, who take him into his family. But when Shiomasa is killed by an old enemy, Shigejiro is obligated to take revenge...

Director: Kiyoshi Saeki
Genre: Crime, Action
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Shunsuke Kikuchi
Cinematography: Ichirō Hoshijima
Production: Toei Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

japan, yakuza, shōwa era (1926-89)

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More Films by Director: Kiyoshi Saeki
More Films in Genre: Crime, Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf about?
The karashi Botan returns in the third chapter of the incredible Showa Zankoden series. This time legendary actor Ken Takakura plays Takei Shigejiro of the Shimazu family. When the boss of the Shimazu is killed, Shigejiro takes revenge and is sent to jail. Upon his release, he meets the dying widow of one of hid followers and takes her to her father, Boss Shiomasa, who take him into his family. But when Shiomasa is killed by an old enemy, Shigejiro is obligated to take revenge...
Who directed Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf?
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf was directed by Kiyoshi Saeki.
Who stars in Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf?
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf stars Ken Takakura, Sumiko Fuji, Harumi Sone, Akikane Sawa, Kenji Ushio, Keishiro Kojima.
How long is Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf?
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf?
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf is a Crime, Action film.
Where was Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf produced?
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf was produced in Japan.