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Overview
A wandering swordsman helps a doll maker and his fiancée fight against a ruthless gang in a small town. As tensions escalate, epic duels and betrayals lead to a final showdown that shifts the balance of power. The swordsman departs, leaving a lasting impact on those he helped.
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Details
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Release Date
- June 23, 1961
- Languages
- Japanese
- Director
- Production
- Production Countries
- Japan
Cast
Hiroshi Moriya
Itadaki no Moritaro (Traveling Wanderer)

Mie Hama
Oshichi-chan (Akabeko Shosuke's daughter)

Makoto Satō
Teraemon (a Western two-sworded ronin)

Kiyoshi Kodama
Monta (Akabeko craftsman)

Takeshi Sakamoto
Akabeko Shosuke
Fumie Noguchi
Bird-chasing woman (female pickpocket)
Mutoshi Happa
Santa of Kisasu (a traveling con man)

Sachio Sakai
The Tiger of Danjima (the local bad boss)

Masahiko Shimazu
Goro (orphan)

Senkichi Ōmura
Ha-Kou (one of the gang's underlings)