Description
Kataoka Chiezo stars as Murasaki Zukin, a mysterious hero of the people who helps those in need. Now under the rule of the evil Tanuma, the people look to Murasaki Zukin more than ever, to confront and punish those who bring misfortune upon the commoners. Will he be able to bring peace to the land? One of the greatest actors from Toei Studios, known mainly for his swashbuckling roles as powerful swordsmen such as Ryunosuke in SOULS IN THE MOONLIGHT, he appeared in 325 films both before and after the war, beginning with CHUSHINGURA in 1928, and including KUNISADA CHUJI in 1933, and DOKUGANRYO MASAMUNE. While best known for his swordplay, Chiezo really did not enjoy the action, but was able to use his menacing presence to stare down his adversaries. Although Kataoka Chiezo passed away in 1983 at the age of 79, he still has many fans today. This film shows him at his best.
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Release Date1958
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Runtime1 hr 28 min
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Languageja
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Rating5 (4)
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Genres
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DirectorShumei Onishi
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Cast片岡千恵蔵里見浩太朗桜町弘子丘さとみ千原しのぶ加賀邦男片岡栄二郎清川荘司阿部九洲男原健策中田ダイマルRacket NakataIchimaru吉田義夫市川小太夫大河内傳次郎山村聰月形龍之介
