Kunisada Chûji (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film

Released in 1954, Kunisada Chûji is a notable film.
What it’s about. Kunisada Tadaharu, a peasant of Kunisada Village in Joshu Sai County, could not stand the bad government and poor harvest of Takebe Genhan, the governor of the time. entered the world of As he played more and more games at the gambling hall, he became feared as "Chuji the gambling robber", and became a boss who had a share of Inui such as Nikko's Enzo and Shimizu's Kentetsu. However, due to a disagreement, he killed his benefactor Isaburo Boss, and was abandoned by Yasugoro and was chased. However, Chuji cleverly took advantage of the peasant uprising, shut himself up on Mt. Akagi, opened a gambling hall, and was touted as the greatest boss in the Kanto region. The magistrate, who learned of the close relationship between the peasants and Chuji, finally arranged for Chuji to go on a trip. Chuji, who doesn't know that he was weighed, gleefully descends the mountain, but...
Who’s in it. Kunisada Chûji stars Ryūtarō Tatsumi as Chûji Kunisada, Keiko Tsushima as Otoyo, Kogiku Hanayagi as Omachi and Kenjirō Ishiyama as Isaburô.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kunisada Chûji page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kunisada Chûji (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kunisada Chûji change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Kunisada Chûji?
- Kunisada Chûji stars Ryūtarō Tatsumi, Keiko Tsushima, Kogiku Hanayagi and Kenjirō Ishiyama.
- When was Kunisada Chûji released?
- Kunisada Chûji was released in 1954.
