The Gambler's Code
Originally released in 1961. The Gambler's Code is a history/drama film. directed by Kazuo Ikehiro. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Raizō Ichikawa, Michiyo Aratama, and Takashi Shimura
Synopsis
One of Japan's most popular stories is the tale of Kutsukake Tokijiro, a traveling gambler who finds that he must take care of the wife and child of a yakuza he had been forced by the code of the gamblers to fight man to man. In a brilliant performance from super-star Ichikawa Raizo, with strong support from two of the greats from Toho, Shimura Takashi (7 Samurai) and Aratama Michiyo (Sword of Doom) the heartfelt story reaches new heights. Tokijiro, having learned the true nature of the boss to whom he was obligated for having spent a night and eaten at the gang's headquarters takes up arms against them in a running battle fought across the back roads of the entire nation. Another powerful rendition of this superb story, it is not to be missed!
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gambler's Code about?
One of Japan's most popular stories is the tale of Kutsukake Tokijiro, a traveling gambler who finds that he must take care of the wife and child of a yakuza he had been forced by the code of the g...
Who directed The Gambler's Code?
The Gambler's Code was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.
How long is The Gambler's Code?
The Gambler's Code has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Gambler's Code released?
The Gambler's Code was released on June 14, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Gambler's Code?
The main cast of The Gambler's Code includes Raizō Ichikawa, Michiyo Aratama, Takashi Shimura, Haruko Sugimura, Fujio Suga.