About this movie
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.
Quick facts
Year
1955
Runtime
1h 26m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.0/10
Votes
3
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure
Director
Language
JA
Cast
🎭 Drama
🎭 Action
🎭 Adventure
🎬 Nobuo Nakagawa
👤 Tomisaburō Wakayama
👤 Yōko Katsuragi
👤 Hisaya Morishige
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Questions about Chutaro of Banba
How long is Chutaro of Banba?
Chutaro of Banba has a runtime of 1h 26m (1 hour and 26 minutes).
Who directed Chutaro of Banba?
Chutaro of Banba was directed by Nobuo Nakagawa and released in 1955.
What genre is Chutaro of Banba?
Chutaro of Banba is a Drama, Action, Adventure film (1955).
Who stars in Chutaro of Banba?
The cast of Chutaro of Banba includes Tomisaburō Wakayama, Yōko Katsuragi, Hisaya Morishige, Yōnosuke Toba, Kusuo Abe.
What is the TMDB rating for Chutaro of Banba?
Chutaro of Banba has a TMDB rating of 5.0/10 based on 3 votes.
