Kunisada Chuji

Kunisada Chuji (1958)

August 27th, 19581h 36min

Adventure, Drama
52%

Overview

Kunisada Chuji is a common folk hero who looks out for poor people in the country who are at the mercy of corrupt officials. Intent on fulfilling a dying wish from one of his henchmen, Asataro, to find a decent home for his young nephew, Chuji descends from his hide-out in the mountain, and heads to the city in spite of numerous dangers that await him there.


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