Five Men of Edo (1951)

Five Men of Edo (1951)

1951-11-22 Japan 132 Min. PG-13
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Overview

During the 17th Century roving bands of hatamoto were causing trouble in the new capital city of Edo and constantly fought with the townspeople at every turn. The leader of these ruthless samruai was Mizuno Jirozaemon, who despite his high rank was in deep financial distress, thus leading to a tragedy that shook the very streets of the city.Opposing him was Banzui-in Chobei, the ‘Protector of the Weak’ who was willing to put his life on the line to save the 808 districts of Edo from the 80,000 hatamoto whose violent behavior threatened to destroy the fabric of society. Starring Bando Tsumasaburo, the first great star of the silver screen along with mega-star Ichikawa Utaemon, this is a story not to be missed. Torn from the pages of history, this true story has been told many times, but never as powerfully as this!

Cast

阪東妻三郎 is Banzuin Chobei
Banzuin Chobei
市川右太衛門 is Jurozaemon Mizuno
Jurozaemon Mizuno
山田五十鈴 is Okane, Chobei's wife
Okane, Chobei's wife
高田浩吉 is Takamisawa
Takamisawa
三島雅夫 is Tonosuke Kondo
Tonosuke Kondo
阿部九洲男 is Yume no Ichirobei
Yume no Ichirobei
鮎川十糸子 is Katsu, town geisha
Katsu, town geisha
Kawarasaki Gonzaburo is Mizuki Ayame
花柳小菊 is Oiran Komurasaki
Oiran Komurasaki
二代目 市川小太夫 is Matsudaira Izu-no-kami
Matsudaira Izu-no-kami
Joji Kaida is Naruse (Shogun's envoy)
Naruse (Shogun's envoy)