The Gambling Samurai

Plot Summary

Chuji Kunisada returns to his home village to find that Jubei Matsui, the corrupt magistrate, has been responsible for virtually destroying Kunisada's family. A final tragedy leads Kunisada to join with a band of rogues living in the forest in robbing from the rich and giving to the poor, always with an eye toward avenging himself on Magistrate Matsui.

Top Cast

Toshirō Mifune Kunisada Chuji

Michiyo Aratama Niko Enzo

Tetsuro Tamba Fumizo Mitsuki

Eijirō Tōno Kansuke

Daisuke Katō Enzo Niko