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Release Year1964
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorToshio Sugie
WritersIchirō Ikeda
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLegend of the Irresponsible Hero
About Legend of the Irresponsible Hero
The members of Crazy Cats play employees of a trading company. Ueda Hitoshi of Awa Shoji, a lucky man who never loses a bet, and the managing director, a gambling fanatic, are scammed in a business deal and set off for Macau where the mastermind, Chang, is located for a gambling showdown. Kei Tani plays the role of the Macau gambling manager.
Directed by Toshio Sugie, Legend of the Irresponsible Hero leans on a strong ensemble — Hitoshi Ueki, Hajime Hana, Kei Tani — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1964.
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