Plot — What is Kaiketsu Shura-o about?
Ryunosuke, the head of the Hojo school of swordsmanship, defies his father Ukon’s wrath; while appearing to spend his time carousing with Oshima—a teahouse waitress from Maruyama—he is secretly aiding the pro-Imperial faction and investigating a Shogunate conspiracy while disguised as a swordsman in a white hood. Eventually disowned by his father, he moves to Edo and sets up a shingle as an instructor of *yokyoku* (Noh chanting) while biding his time. Meanwhile, a gang of thieves known as the Seiryu-gumi is running rampant in Edo, claiming to raise funds for the movement to overthrow the Shogunate.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1956 |
| Genre | Action |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 84 min |
Kaiketsu Shura-o — FAQ
Is Kaiketsu Shura-o worth watching? Ryunosuke, the head of the Hojo school of swordsmanship, defies his father Ukon’s wrath; while appearing to spend his time carousing with Oshima—a teahouse waitress from Maruyama—he is secretly aiding the pro-Imperial fa
Who directed Kaiketsu Shura-o? Directed by Santaro Marune.
Who is in the cast of Kaiketsu Shura-o? It stars Jūzaburō Akechi, Misako Uji, Ureo Egawa, Keiko Hibino, Jun Tazaki, Akemi Tsukushi and more.
Where can I stream Kaiketsu Shura-o? Streaming availability for Kaiketsu Shura-o is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Kaiketsu Shura-o release? It released in 1956.
