
A wandering Jirocho stumbles upon his wife's possible murder and has other adventures while on the run.
Directed by Masahiro Makino, Jirocho, the Hunted leans on a strong ensemble — Akio Kobori, Jun Tazaki, Kenji Mori — 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 1953.
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A tough police detective escapes from custody after being framed and arrested for the murder of his ex-wife, and must now find the real killer and prove his innocence.
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