Samurai Gangsters
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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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Cast
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Kiichi Nakai
Jirocho Shimizu
Known for
When the Last Sword Is Drawn
Warriors of Heaven and Earth
Kyoka Suzuki
Ocho
Known for
Burn the House Down
Zebraman
Masahiko Tsugawa
Known for
The Boy and the Beast
Crazed Fruit
Genzō Murakami
Tadahisa Sakamoto
Ittoku Kishibe
Ohmasa
Known for
Zatoichi
Survive Style 5+
Hikaru Suzuki
Sumio Ōmori
Kazuki Kitamura
Masagoro Oiwake
Known for
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
Takashi Sasano
Daigoro
Known for
Sanctuary
Love and Honor
Yoichi Nukumizu
Ishimatsu Mori
Known for
Little Forest: Summer/Autumn
Unnatural
Koichi Sato
Katsuzo Kurokoma
Known for
Sukiyaki Western Django
The Spiral
Masahiko Tsugawa Director · Sumio Ōmori Screenplay Genzō Murakami Writer
Worldwide gross $2.3M · First release September 20, 2008 · Produced in Japan
Box office
Worldwide gross
$2,292,432
Production
KADOKAWA Daiei Studio
Production
Jidaigeki Senmon Channel
Production
Bandai Visual
Production
Kouwa International
Production
KADOKAWA
Production
Nikkatsu Studio
Production
Kadokawa Eiga K.K.
Production · Distribution
Kadokawa Pictures
Production
Japan
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Original title
次郎長三国志
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · September 20, 2008
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No release date listed for United States.
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