義士外伝　忠僕直助 (1939) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1939, 義士外伝 忠僕直助 is a drame film directed by Saburo Kunikida, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. Naosuke, a servant of Okajima Yasoemon, devoted himself to his master. One day, his master Okajima Yasoemon, lost his face in front of people. It was a revenge by Oono, a karo (minister) who lost his chance to earn money by selling a fake antique to the lord. Okajima told the lord it was fake. Okajima endured Oono's humiliation. But, his servant Naosuke, could not. But what could he do? Oono is superior of his master. Naosuke would not hesitate to lay down his life for his master. But killing Oono would ruin his master. He wanted to clear his master's disgrace. What to do?

Who’s in it. 義士外伝　忠僕直助 stars Kensaku Hara as Naosuke, Kikutaro Onoe as Okajima Yasoemon, Shojiro Ichikawa as Asano Takuminokami and Michisaburō Segawa as Oono Kurobei, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 義士外伝　忠僕直助 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 義士外伝　忠僕直助 tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.