Five Men of Edo
Originally released in 1951. Five Men of Edo is a action/drama film. directed by Daisuke Itō. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tsumasaburō Bandō, Utaemon Ichikawa, and Isuzu Yamada
Synopsis
During the 17th Century roving bands of hatamoto were causing trouble in the new capital city of Edo and constantly fought with the townspeople at every turn. The leader of these ruthless samruai was Mizuno Jirozaemon, who despite his high rank was in deep financial distress, thus leading to a tragedy that shook the very streets of the city.Opposing him was Banzui-in Chobei, the ‘Protector of the Weak’ who was willing to put his life on the line to save the 808 districts of Edo from the 80,000 hatamoto whose violent behavior threatened to destroy the fabric of society. Starring Bando Tsumasaburo, the first great star of the silver screen along with mega-star Ichikawa Utaemon, this is a story not to be missed. Torn from the pages of history, this true story has been told many times, but never as powerfully as this!
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tsumasaburō Bandō
as Banzuin Chobei
Utaemon Ichikawa
as Jurozaemon Mizuno
Isuzu Yamada
as Okane, Chobei's wife
Kōkichi Takada
as Takamisawa
Masao Mishima
as Tonosuke Kondo
Kusuo Abe
as Yume no Ichirobei
Toshiko Ayukawa
as Katsu, town geisha
Bandō Mitsugorō VIII
Kawarasaki Gonzaburo
as Mizuki Ayame
Kogiku Hanayagi
as Oiran Komurasaki
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Men of Edo about?
During the 17th Century roving bands of hatamoto were causing trouble in the new capital city of Edo and constantly fought with the townspeople at every turn. The leader of these ruthless samruai w...
Who directed Five Men of Edo?
Five Men of Edo was directed by Daisuke Itō.
How long is Five Men of Edo?
Five Men of Edo has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was Five Men of Edo released?
Five Men of Edo was released on November 22, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Five Men of Edo?
The main cast of Five Men of Edo includes Tsumasaburō Bandō, Utaemon Ichikawa, Isuzu Yamada, Kōkichi Takada, Masao Mishima.