Tattoo of Love (1963)
The great Okawa Hashizo, in one of his most powerful roles risks his life and limb to help save the lovely Onaka from a terrible lifestyle. Starting out as a down on his luck gambler, Hantaro refuses to accept punishment for running up a 10 ryo debt in a crooked dice game. Forced from his village he must go on the run and learn how to fend for himself. After 3 years on the road, his past finally catches up to him, when he gets spotted by a pair of gang members. The action heats up after he saves Onaka from committing suicide and the two find themselves battling all odds for survival. This is a serious film with a strong story and exciting sword action!
Director:
Masahiro Makino
Writer:
Tatsuo Nogami
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Hashizo Ōkawa as |
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Hiroyuki Nagato as |
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Satomi Oka as |
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Sayuri Tachikawa as |
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Chōichirō Kawarasaki as |
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Kensaku Hara as |
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Kusuo Abe as |
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Shin Tokudaiji as |
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Shizue Natsukawa as |
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Kantarō Suga as |
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Haruo Tanaka as |
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Jun Tatara as |
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Eitarō Shindō as |
| Directing | Masahiro Makino | Director |
| Writing | Tatsuo Nogami | Screenplay |
| Camera | Sadaji Yoshida | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Shin Hasegawa | Original Story |
| Sound | Ichirō Saitō | Original Music Composer |
