The read
It runs a compact 1h 13m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Jun FukudaDirector
- Shinichi SekizawaScreenplay
Cast
- Hiroshi MoriyaItadaki no Moritaro (Traveling Wanderer)
- Mie HamaOshichi-chan (Akabeko Shosuke's daughter)
- Makoto SatōTeraemon (a Western two-sworded ronin)
- Kiyoshi KodamaMonta (Akabeko craftsman)
- Takeshi SakamotoAkabeko Shosuke
- Fumie NoguchiBird-chasing woman (female pickpocket)
- Mutoshi HappaSanta of Kisasu (a traveling con man)
- Sachio SakaiThe Tiger of Danjima (the local bad boss)
- Masahiko ShimazuGoro (orphan)
- Senkichi ŌmuraHa-Kou (one of the gang's underlings)
- Jun'ichirō MukaiTea shop owner
- Yasuhisa TsutsumiRonin (Pursuit Squad)