The story follows detective Heizo, played by Koshiro Matsumoto, who investigates Tanbei Chigashira, a notorious thief. Kumehachi, a former member of Tanbei's gang, claims that their former leader is an impostor. The real Tanbei Chigashira followed three strict rules: do not kill, do not rape women, and do not steal from the poor.
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- Status
- Released
- Production
- Nihon Eiga Broadcasting Corp., Jidaigeki Senmon Channel
Keywords
- samurai
- impostor
- informant
- undercover operation
- jidaigeki
- edo period
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Top Cast
Matsumoto Kōshirō X as Heizou Hasegawa
Somegoro Ichikawa as Tetsusaburo Hasegawa (Young Onihei)
Nobuko Sendo as
Shōhei Hino as
Yōsuke Asari as
Top Crew
Tomohiko Yamashita · Director
Sumio Ōmori · Screenplay
Shôji Ehara · Cinematographer
TAKURA Hironori · Producer
Nagatomi Kotaro · Producer
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