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Chutaro of Banba

Chutaro of Banba

Original Title: 番場の忠太郎

Status

Released

Release

1955

Runtime

1h 26m

Storyline

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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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Mar 29, 1955
Languages
Japanese
Production Countries
Japan

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