Five Men of Edo (1951)

Name: Five Men of Edo
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: 1951
Duration: 132 min
Rating: 5.0
Cast: Tsumasabur? Band?, Utaemon Ichikawa, Isuzu Yamada, K?kichi Takada, Masao Mishima

2h 12m Japan

Action Drama

Plot

In 17th-century Edo, the city grapples with chaos as bands of hatamoto led by the financially troubled Mizuno Jirozaemon clash violently with locals. As unrest escalates, Banzui-in Chobei emerges as a fierce defender of the populace, risking everything to shield the 808 districts from the oppressive 80,000 samurai threatening to dismantle society. Featuring the legendary Bando Tsumasaburo and the iconic Ichikawa Utaemon, this gripping tale draws from actual events, delivering a powerful portrayal that resonates deeply. A captivating narrative of courage and resilience, it brings history to life like never before.

Cast

Tsumasabur? Band? Utaemon Ichikawa Isuzu Yamada K?kichi Takada Masao Mishima Kusuo Abe Toshiko Ayukawa Band? Mitsugor? VIII Kawarasaki Gonzaburo Kogiku Hanayagi Kodayu Ichikawa Joji Kaida Gonjurô Kawarazaki K?ji Mitsui Mitsuo Nagata