A Spectacular Showdown
Originally released in 1959. A Spectacular Showdown is a action film. directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
Starring Utaemon Ichikawa, Chiyonosuke Azuma, and Kinnosuke Nakamura
Synopsis
One of the great stories from Japan’s rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody showdown between two rival yakuza gangs in the 1840’s. The battle between Boss Sukegoro of Iioka and Boss Shigezo of Sasagawa has been portrayed many times, most notably in the first Zatoichi film, where the blind man befriends the tubercular ronin Hirate Miki, before cutting him down in one of the great duels in cinema history. This all-star extravaganza pulls out all the stops, with appearances by virtually all of the great actors and actresses from Toei’s studio at the time. Ichikawa Utaemon’s portrayal of the kind-hearted, noble yakuza boss Shigezo of Sasagawa contrasts sharply with the devious Sukegoro of Iioka. Corrupt as he may have been, his men were all willing to give up their lives for him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 9, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Spectacular Showdown about?
One of the great stories from Japan’s rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody showdown between two rival yakuza gangs in the 1840’s. The battle between Boss Sukegoro of Iioka...
Who directed A Spectacular Showdown?
A Spectacular Showdown was directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
How long is A Spectacular Showdown?
A Spectacular Showdown has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was A Spectacular Showdown released?
A Spectacular Showdown was released on August 9, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Spectacular Showdown?
The main cast of A Spectacular Showdown includes Utaemon Ichikawa, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Koinosuke Onoe, Kōtarō Satomi.