Giant Rumble
Originally released in 1964. Giant Rumble is a feature film. directed by Kōsaku Yamashita.
Starring Hashizo Ōkawa, Tetsuro Tamba, and Minoru Hodaka
Synopsis
In this gritty tale of gamblers battling in the samurai era, Okawa Hashizo gives perhaps his greatest performance as a gambler returning to his home town. Swearing allegiance to his fiancée’s father, a decent boss, he had taken to the road after a gang fight until things cooled down. While honing his sword skills in his travels, everything in the town had changed and he descended into a virtual hell of violence. Opponents were being slaughtered by a former samurai ‘Bodyguard’ played by Tanba Tetsuro at the height of his amazing career. While these two master swordsmen are fated to meet, before that can even happen they must survive one of the longest, bloodiest swordfights in movie history!
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 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 Giant Rumble about?
In this gritty tale of gamblers battling in the samurai era, Okawa Hashizo gives perhaps his greatest performance as a gambler returning to his home town. Swearing allegiance to his fiancée’s fa...
Who directed Giant Rumble?
Giant Rumble was directed by Kōsaku Yamashita.
How long is Giant Rumble?
Giant Rumble has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Giant Rumble released?
Giant Rumble was released on September 5, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Giant Rumble?
The main cast of Giant Rumble includes Hashizo Ōkawa, Tetsuro Tamba, Minoru Hodaka, Chōichirō Kawarasaki, Yukiyo Toake.