Kanto Wanderer (1963)
Original title: 関東無宿
Kanto Wanderer is a 1963 Japanese-language crime movie directed by Seijun Suzuki, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Akira Kobayashi, Chieko Matsubara and Daizaburo Hirata.
Handsome young Katsuta tries to follow the yakuza code, but even his boss doesn't believe in it. Diamond Fuyu is less ethical, and allows the idiotic Tetsu to trick a schoolgirl he fancies, Hanako, into a type of bonded prostitution. Because of gang conflict, the Izu family (to whom Katsuta belongs) has their last gambling den taken over, and he seeks revenge. This brings him back into contact with a former lover who is also a card trickster - she is also Diamond Fuyu's sister, and is now married to Okaru-Hachi, who has mastered a clever card cheating trick called Okaru, which involves the deft use of mirrors.
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What is Kanto Wanderer about?
Handsome young Katsuta tries to follow the yakuza code, but even his boss doesn't believe in it. Diamond Fuyu is less ethical, and allows the idiotic Tetsu to trick a schoolgirl he fancies, Hanako, into a type of bonded prostitution. Because of gang conflict, the Izu family (to whom Katsuta belongs) has their last gambling den taken over, and he seeks revenge. This brings him back into contact with a former lover who is also a card trickster - she is also Diamond Fuyu's sister, and is now married to Okaru-Hachi, who has mastered a clever card cheating trick called Okaru, which involves the deft use of mirrors.
When was Kanto Wanderer released?
Kanto Wanderer was released on 23 November 1963.
How long is Kanto Wanderer?
Kanto Wanderer runs 1h 33m.
Who made Kanto Wanderer?
Kanto Wanderer was directed by Seijun Suzuki.