Plot — What is The Lord and the Gambler about?
Fate begins to smile upon young Chonosuke Tokugawa, son of eleventh Tokugawa Shogun, after some twenty years of life as a dependent at his step-brother's castle, when the ruler of the Takatori Clan suddenly dies leaving no heir and despite the protest from Minister Horio, it is decided that young Chonosuke is to succeed as ruler of the clan. Horio determines to murder Chonosuke on his way to Edo so that his own grandchild may rule the Takatori Clan. "Odd" Han, a travelling gambler happens to stop at the inn where Chonosuke's party is staying in secret. The assassins come to attack Chonosuke on the riverbank where he is viewing the fireworks alone but are driven off by Han. Now Chonosuke travels with Han disguised as a gambler during which he begins to learn the hardships of the peasants and is struck with the contrast between the life of a feudal and those whose labour provides his luxurious living.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 98 min |
| Audience Score | 100% (10.0/10, 1 votes) |
The Lord and the Gambler — FAQ
Is The Lord and the Gambler worth watching? The Lord and the Gambler holds a 10.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. Fate begins to smile upon young Chonosuke Tokugawa, son of eleventh Tokugawa Shogun, after some twenty years of life as a dependent at his step-brother's castle, when the ruler of the Takatori Clan suddenly dies leaving
Who directed The Lord and the Gambler? Directed by Tokuzō Tanaka.
Who is in the cast of The Lord and the Gambler? It stars Raizō Ichikawa, Kōjirō Hongō, Keiko Awaji, Tamao Nakamura, Toshie Kusunoki, Daimaru Nakata and more.
Where can I stream The Lord and the Gambler? Streaming availability for The Lord and the Gambler is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Lord and the Gambler release? It released in 1959.
