The Trail of Blood (1972)

The Trail of Blood (1972) poster

Can a sinful man change and find peace? It's unlikely in gang-plagued Japan. Jokichi of Mikogami, a drifter (and hired sword), goes straight after protecting a woman in distress: they marry, have a son, and Jokichi pursues his father's craft. After three years, the gangs he embarrassed when he saved his wife find the family and leave Jokichi in grief, vowing revenge. To parry his terrible swift sword, rival gangs join forces, hiring a prostitute to pose as a woman needing help and breaking the code of honor to double cross the drifter. He finds unlikely allies: a thief who aids him for fun and a one-eyed swordsman who may be Jokichi's equal in skill and honor.

Director: Kazuo Ikehiro
Genre: Action
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Takeo Watanabe
Cinematography: Yasushi Ichihara, Kazuo Miyagawa
Editing: Michio Suwa
Production: Tokyo Eiga
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action

Keywords

samurai, revenge, jidaigeki, chanbara

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Trail of Blood about?
Can a sinful man change and find peace? It's unlikely in gang-plagued Japan. Jokichi of Mikogami, a drifter (and hired sword), goes straight after protecting a woman in distress: they marry, have a son, and Jokichi pursues his father's craft. After three years, the gangs he embarrassed when he saved his wife find the family and leave Jokichi in grief, vowing revenge. To parry his terrible swift sword, rival gangs join forces, hiring a prostitute to pose as a woman needing help and breaking the code of honor to double cross the drifter. He finds unlikely allies: a thief who aids him for fun and a one-eyed swordsman who may be Jokichi's equal in skill and honor.
Who directed The Trail of Blood?
The Trail of Blood was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.
Who stars in The Trail of Blood?
The Trail of Blood stars Yoshio Harada, Katsuo Nakamura, Toru Minegishi, Etsuko Ichihara, Kōji Nanbara, Kayo Matsuo.
How long is The Trail of Blood?
The Trail of Blood has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is The Trail of Blood?
The Trail of Blood is a Action film.
Where was The Trail of Blood produced?
The Trail of Blood was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of The Trail of Blood?
The themes of The Trail of Blood include: Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action.