Jirocho Sangokushi: Koshujij Nagurikomi (1965)
This movie is about the real-life Yakuza boss, Shimizu Jirocho (Koji Tsuruta). His humble beginnings in the Yakuza biz. Jirocho is a likable character, but is also good with a Samurai sword, and is smart too. Jirocho is able to survive competing Yakuza as well as the changing fortunes of the Samurai class. Jirocho becomes a successful business man.
The movie starts out with him as a traveling gambler. He meets up with all kinds of other characters who want to join up with him. The movie is filled with action, drama, comedy, and even some singing.
This movie is about the real-life Yakuza boss, Shimizu Jirocho (Koji Tsuruta). His humble beginnings in the Yakuza biz. Jirocho is a likable character, but is also good with a Samurai sword, and is smart too. Jirocho is able to survive competing Yakuza as well as the changing fortunes of the Samurai class. Jirocho becomes a successful business man.
The movie starts out with him as a traveling gambler. He meets up with all kinds of other characters who want to join up with him. The movie is filled with action, drama, comedy, and even some singing.
