Plot — What is Five Men of Edo about?
During the 17th Century roving bands of hatamoto were causing trouble in the new capital city of Edo and constantly fought with the townspeople at every turn. The leader of these ruthless samruai was Mizuno Jirozaemon, who despite his high rank was in deep financial distress, thus leading to a tragedy that shook the very streets of the city.Opposing him was Banzui-in Chobei, the ‘Protector of the Weak’ who was willing to put his life on the line to save the 808 districts of Edo from the 80,000 hatamoto whose violent behavior threatened to destroy the fabric of society. Starring Bando Tsumasaburo, the first great star of the silver screen along with mega-star Ichikawa Utaemon, this is a story not to be missed. Torn from the pages of history, this true story has been told many times, but never as powerfully as this!
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1951 |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 132 min |
| Audience Score | 60% (6.0/10, 2 votes) |
Five Men of Edo — FAQ
Is Five Men of Edo worth watching? Five Men of Edo holds a 6.0/10 rating from 2 viewers. During the 17th Century roving bands of hatamoto were causing trouble in the new capital city of Edo and constantly fought with the townspeople at every turn. The leader of these ruthless samruai was Mizuno Jirozaemon, w
Who directed Five Men of Edo? Directed by Daisuke Itō.
Who is in the cast of Five Men of Edo? It stars Tsumasaburō Bandō, Utaemon Ichikawa, Isuzu Yamada, Kōkichi Takada, Masao Mishima, Kusuo Abe and more.
Where can I stream Five Men of Edo? Streaming availability for Five Men of Edo is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Five Men of Edo release? It released in 1951.
