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Samurai Gangsters (2008)

Original title: 次郎長三国志

2008-09-20 · 2h 6m · JA
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Jirocho (Kiichi Nakai), a fledgling bakuto who left his wife, goes on a year-long training with his minions: right-hand man and military master Ohmasa (Kishibe Ittoku); stinky priest Daigoro (Takashi Sasano); well-known stranger Ishimatsu Mori (Yoichi Nukumizu); beautiful Masagoro Oiwake (Kazuki Kitamura); and others. As Jirocho's fame spreads, he gains more enemies. Among them are Katsuzo Kurokoma (Koichi Sato), who is one of the most powerful in Koshu, and the villain who is also Ishimatsu's nemesis, Masaru Mima (Riki Takeuchi). A traitor also emerges from the family, Yoshikazu Ebisu (Yoshikazu Ebisu). Meanwhile, Jirocho's wife falls ill and other terrible situations occur. Jirocho falls into a pinch of absolute despair. What on earth will he do? What is the fate of his minions? The Jirocho family will face a fierce battle...

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Masahiko TsugawaDirectorGenzō MurakamiWriter

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Kiichi NakaiKiichi NakaiJirocho ShimizuKyoka SuzukiKyoka SuzukiOchoIttoku KishibeIttoku KishibeOhmasaKazuki KitamuraKazuki KitamuraMasagoro OiwakeTakashi SasanoTakashi SasanoDaigoroYoichi NukumizuYoichi NukumizuIshimatsu MoriKoichi SatoKoichi SatoKatsuzo KurokomaSaki TakaokaSaki TakaokaRiki TakeuchiRiki TakeuchiMasaru MimaYoshino KimuraYoshino Kimura

Keywords

RemakeHistorical fictionJidaigeki

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Comedy · AdventureTheme affinityRemake · Historical Fiction · JidaigekiDialogue densityComedyPacingActionDirector preference68673Actor preference427870 · 261914 · 300657

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What is Samurai Gangsters about?

Jirocho (Kiichi Nakai), a fledgling bakuto who left his wife, goes on a year-long training with his minions: right-hand man and military master Ohmasa (Kishibe Ittoku); stinky priest Daigoro (Takashi Sasano); well-known stranger Ishimatsu Mori (Yoichi Nukumizu); beautiful Masagoro Oiwake (Kazuki Kitamura); and others. As Jirocho's fame spreads, he gains more enemies. Among them are Katsuzo Kurokoma (Koichi Sato), who is one of the most powerful in Koshu, and the villain who is also Ishimatsu's nemesis, Masaru Mima (Riki Takeuchi). A traitor also emerges from the family, Yoshikazu Ebisu (Yoshikazu Ebisu). Meanwhile, Jirocho's wife falls ill and other terrible situations occur. Jirocho falls into a pinch of absolute despair. What on earth will he do? What is the fate of his minions? The Jirocho family will face a fierce battle...

How long is Samurai Gangsters?

Samurai Gangsters has a runtime of 126 minutes.