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Release Year2008
Runtime2h 06m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Adventure, Action
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DirectorMasahiko Tsugawa
WritersSumio Ōmori, Genzō Murakami
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSamurai Gangsters
About Samurai Gangsters
Jirocho (Kiichi Nakai), a fledgling bakuto who left his wife, goes on a year-long training with his minions: right-hand man and military master Ohmasa (Kishibe Ittoku); stinky priest Daigoro (Takashi Sasano); well-known stranger Ishimatsu Mori (Yoichi Nukumizu); beautiful Masagoro Oiwake (Kazuki Kitamura); and others. As Jirocho's fame spreads, he gains more enemies. Among them are Katsuzo Kurokoma (Koichi Sato), who is one of the most powerful in Koshu, and the villain who is also Ishimatsu's nemesis, Masaru Mima (Riki Takeuchi). A traitor also emerges from the family, Yoshikazu Ebisu (Yoshikazu Ebisu). Meanwhile, Jirocho's wife falls ill and other terrible situations occur. Jirocho falls into a pinch of absolute despair. What on earth will he do? What is the fate of his minions? The Jirocho family will face a fierce battle...
Directed by Masahiko Tsugawa, Samurai Gangsters leans on a strong ensemble — Kiichi Nakai, Kyoka Suzuki, Ittoku Kishibe — 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 comedy titles of 2008.
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