The Gambler's Code (1961)
Original title: 沓掛時次郎
The Gambler's Code is a 1961 Japanese-language history movie directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, with a running time of 1h 27m. It stars Raizō Ichikawa, Michiyo Aratama and Takashi Shimura.
One of Japan's most popular stories is the tale of Kutsukake Tokijiro, a traveling gambler who finds that he must take care of the wife and child of a yakuza he had been forced by the code of the gamblers to fight man to man. In a brilliant performance from super-star Ichikawa Raizo, with strong support from two of the greats from Toho, Shimura Takashi (7 Samurai) and Aratama Michiyo (Sword of Doom) the heartfelt story reaches new heights. Tokijiro, having learned the true nature of the boss to whom he was obligated for having spent a night and eaten at the gang's headquarters takes up arms against them in a running battle fought across the back roads of the entire nation. Another powerful rendition of this superb story, it is not to be missed!
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What is The Gambler's Code about?
One of Japan's most popular stories is the tale of Kutsukake Tokijiro, a traveling gambler who finds that he must take care of the wife and child of a yakuza he had been forced by the code of the gamblers to fight man to man. In a brilliant performance from super-star Ichikawa Raizo, with strong support from two of the greats from Toho, Shimura Takashi (7 Samurai) and Aratama Michiyo (Sword of Doom) the heartfelt story reaches new heights. Tokijiro, having learned the true nature of the boss to whom he was obligated for having spent a night and eaten at the gang's headquarters takes up arms against them in a running battle fought across the back roads of the entire nation. Another powerful rendition of this superb story, it is not to be missed!
When was The Gambler's Code released?
The Gambler's Code was released on 14 June 1961.
How long is The Gambler's Code?
The Gambler's Code runs 1h 27m.
Who made The Gambler's Code?
The Gambler's Code was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.
Cast
- Raizō Ichikawa as Kutsukake Tokijirô
- Michiyo Aratama as Okinu
- Takashi Shimura as Hacchônawate Tokubei
- Haruko Sugimura as Oroku
- Fujio Suga as Tomeda no Sukegorô
- Yoshio Inaba as Shôten
- Gen Shimizu
- Ryūzō Shimada as Mutsuda no Sanzô
- Shigeru Aoki as Tarôkichi
- Toshio Chiba as Akada Sanjûrô
- Shinobu Araki as Genemon
- Mitsugu Terashima