A Chivalrous Spirit (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film
Released in 1958, A Chivalrous Spirit is a drama and crime film directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of period Yakuza. One of the real classics in this genre. Jirocho, an honorable and respected gang boss, uncovers a conspiracy organized by his rivals while on a quest to bring justice to three murders. Some of the most famous actors from Toei studios make this a must-see for everyone! Featuring a very young Nakamura Kinnosuke, who went on to become one of Japan's mosted noteworthy actors under the name Yorosuya Kinnosuke. This is one of the best examples his early work.
Who’s in it. A Chivalrous Spirit stars Chiyonosuke Azuma as Hangoro, Kinnosuke Nakamura as Onikichi, Utaemon Ichikawa as Nikichi and Isao Yamagata as Kadoi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Chivalrous Spirit page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Chivalrous Spirit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Chivalrous Spirit (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Chivalrous Spirit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Chivalrous Spirit?
- A Chivalrous Spirit stars Chiyonosuke Azuma, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Utaemon Ichikawa, Isao Yamagata and Ryutaro Otomo.
- When was A Chivalrous Spirit released?
- A Chivalrous Spirit was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.