Movie Description
番場の忠太郎
(1955)Overview
Based on the play ”Mabuta no haha” by famed author Shin Hasegawa, this is the first major starring role for Tomisaburo Wakayama. This heartfelt story concerns a wandering gambler from Banba by the name of Chutaro. Set during the Tenpo Period, Chutaro runs afoul of Boss Sukegoro of Iioka. Pursued by vengeance seeking swordsmen, Chutaro displays his phenomenal martial art skills. Abandoned as a child, he seeks to find his long lost mother, while at the same time fighting off numerous attacks by Iioka’s men.
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Facts
Original Title番場の忠太郎
Status Released
Release Information
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1955-03-29
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 26m
Production CompaniesShintoho Company
Genres
- Drama
- Action
- Adventure
