Shin Hasegawa

Tokijiro has the unfortunate duty according to the code of the gamblers to join in the fighting when afforded a night’s stay and meals at the home of a town boss. Though he dislikes killing, the strength of his swordsmanship will be tested time and time again in the bloody tale.

A resolute young man searching for his mother, whom he was separated from as a child, defies a family who mistreat the poor and homeless.

A young yakuza, Yatappe, wanders around the country in search of his long-lost little sister, Oito. While traveling, he rescues a young girl, Osayo, whose father entrusts her to him with his dying wish. To honor his promise to Osayo's deceased father, Yatappe brings her to safety, and from a distance keeps a watchful eye on her well being.

The great Okawa Hashizo, in one of his most powerful roles risks his life and limb to help save the lovely Onaka from a terrible lifestyle. Starting out as a down on his luck gambler, Hantaro refuses to accept punishment for running up a 10 ryo debt in a crooked dice game. Forced from his village he must go on the run and learn how to fend for himself. After 3 years on the road, his past finally catches up to him, when he gets spotted by a pair of gang members. The action heats up after he saves Onaka from committing suicide and the two find themselves battling all odds for survival. This is a serious film with a strong story and exciting sword action!

В этой истории много неожиданных поворотов сюжета и поединков на мечах. После того, как коррумпированные чиновники насилуют девушку, в которую влюблен Маса, он мстит за неё, убивая офицера, в следствии чего становится изгнанником.

Period piece about a young man who, because of his hard life alone in the world, has become a yakuza. When he hears that his mother may be living in Edo (Tokyo), he travels there, intent on finding her and leaving the swordsman's life behind. But a team of rival gangsters is hot on his heels.

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!

Comedy historical film about a wandering warrior, based on the novel by Shin Hasegawa.

Forced on the road by yakuza obligations, a man sets out on a reckless journey to Tsumagoi. Movie posters for local cinemas were often displayed at sento (public baths) too. The handwritten text on the bottom here announces the film will play at Hassen for 3 days.

Based on the play ”Mabuta no haha” by famed author Shin Hasegawa, this is the first major starring role for Tomisaburo Wakayama. This heartfelt story concerns a wandering gambler from Banba by the name of Chutaro. Set during the Tenpo Period, Chutaro runs afoul of Boss Sukegoro of Iioka. Pursued by vengeance seeking swordsmen, Chutaro displays his phenomenal martial art skills. Abandoned as a child, he seeks to find his long lost mother, while at the same time fighting off numerous attacks by Iioka’s men.

A tragic period film about a gangster who comes out of prison and finds it hard to find a place again in society.

The first half of the movie depicts a man's jealousy of his best friend and the woman he love. The second part depicts a hero who is ready to put the past behind him and risk his life for his friend.

По произведениям Син Хасэгава. Тютаро родился на почтовой станции Бамба, а в пятилетнем возрасте был разлучен с матерью, которую вынудили развестись с его отцом. После смерти отца он стал бродягой и профессиональным игроком-якудза. Несмотря на свое не слишком почтенное занятие, Тютаро – человек по натуре благородный и великодушный. Одна мысль преследует его – во что бы то ни стало разыскать свою мать. Поиски приводят его в Эдо, где он случайно узнает, что хозяйка ресторана «Мидзукума» Охама когда-то оставила на станции Бамба сына. Тютаро добивается встречи с ней, но Охама, вся любовь которой отдана ее дочери Отосэ, не признает в нем своего сына и прогоняет Тютаро …

Токидзиро, участвовавший в налёте на дом босса враждебного клана, в схватке убивает Сандзо, защищавшего это поместье. После этого он из жалости будет заботиться о беременной вдове Сандзо, а затем и о её ребенке. Один из редких сохранившихся шедевров немого японского кино.