Edo Purebreed (1961)
Original title: 江戸っ子肌
Action and adventure abound in this story of friendship between two rival firefighters, Kichigoro and Jirokichi in old Japan. When Mukai Sadayu, the vassal of Kaga Clan's accounting officer, Shinagawa Daihachi demands that Omon serve him tea in his mansion and she refuses, the clan's samurai abduct her setting in motion a series of events that will bring the two firefighters into a world of danger and excitement. Jirokichi, leader of the Edo firefighting team "Ha-gumi" must first rescue Omon from the clutches of the vile Kaga Clan's retainers.
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Hiroko Sakuramachi
Chikage Awashima
Isao Yamagata
Ryuji Kita
Tatsuya Ishiguro
Yataro Kurokawa
Hashizo Ōkawa
Shunji Sakai
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Kusuo Abe
Tetsunosuke Tsukigata
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What is Edo Purebreed about?
Action and adventure abound in this story of friendship between two rival firefighters, Kichigoro and Jirokichi in old Japan. When Mukai Sadayu, the vassal of Kaga Clan's accounting officer, Shinagawa Daihachi demands that Omon serve him tea in his mansion and she refuses, the clan's samurai abduct her setting in motion a series of events that will bring the two firefighters into a world of danger and excitement. Jirokichi, leader of the Edo firefighting team "Ha-gumi" must first rescue Omon from the clutches of the vile Kaga Clan's retainers.
How long is Edo Purebreed?
Edo Purebreed has a runtime of 85 minutes.