The Fearless Avenger (1972)
Thirsting for revenge, Jokichi rashly attempts to assassinate the evil Chogoro but ends up being captured by Yakuza. His life is spared by Boss Juzaburo, in order that the harmony of an important commemoration not be further disturbed. Though now even more of an outcast, Jokichi is asked by another Yakuza boss, Umezo, to guard Oyuki, the wayward daughter of Juzaburo. The tragic consequences of this assignment will lead him into a deadly trap and a final confrontation with Chogoro.
Director: Kazuo Ikehiro
Genre: Action
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: October 10, 1972
Cast
- Yoshio Harada - Jokichi of Mikogami
- Atsuo Nakamura
- Ryoko Nakano
- Etsuko Ichihara
- Toru Minegishi - Kunisada Chuji
- Tōru Abe
- Kantarō Suga
- Shōbun Inoue
- Akio Hasegawa
- Taketoshi Naitō
Screenplay
- Kazuo Ikehiro (Screenplay)
- Itsuhiro Ishimatsu (Screenplay)
Music: Takeo Watanabe
Cinematography: Kazuo Miyagawa
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
More Films by Director: Kazuo Ikehiro
More Films in Genre: Action
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fearless Avenger about?
- Thirsting for revenge, Jokichi rashly attempts to assassinate the evil Chogoro but ends up being captured by Yakuza. His life is spared by Boss Juzaburo, in order that the harmony of an important commemoration not be further disturbed. Though now even more of an outcast, Jokichi is asked by another Yakuza boss, Umezo, to guard Oyuki, the wayward daughter of Juzaburo. The tragic consequences of this assignment will lead him into a deadly trap and a final confrontation with Chogoro.
- Who directed The Fearless Avenger?
- The Fearless Avenger was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.
- Who stars in The Fearless Avenger?
- The Fearless Avenger stars Yoshio Harada, Atsuo Nakamura, Ryoko Nakano, Etsuko Ichihara, Toru Minegishi, Tōru Abe.
- How long is The Fearless Avenger?
- The Fearless Avenger has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Fearless Avenger?
- The Fearless Avenger is a Action film.
- Where was The Fearless Avenger produced?
- The Fearless Avenger was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of The Fearless Avenger?
- The themes of The Fearless Avenger include: Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action.