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In cinemasSince 3 Mar 1954
Beautiful Gonpati
1954Directed by Tatsuo Ōsone
A foot soldier from Tottori domain named Shirai Gonpachi showcased exceptional swordsmanship that even surpassed the domain's champion Honjo Sukehichi during a ceremonial match. Though Gonpachi was promised a promotion to samurai status due to his skills, Sukehichi's father Sukezaemon's intervention out of jealousy prevented this. In anger, Gonpachi killed Sukezaemon and, without realizing it, also mistakenly killed Tomoe, his lover's brother Tsushimo Uemon. Following this, he fled to Kyoto, seeking shelter at the "Murasa" inn operated by Uemon's aunt.
Released3 March 1954
StatusReleased
Runtime2h 07m
ProductionShochiku
CountriesJapan
Original languageJapanese
