Plots(1)
In the late 1890s, coal is a precious new natural resource. During an era of rapid economic growth, dreams are instilled into the lives of many across Japan. A vigorous young man with a look of fearless determination, sets foot on the northern part of Kyushu, an area where Yakuza thrived. His name is Kingoro Tamai (Yujiro Ishihara). With plans to travel the world, Kingoro worked diligently at a coal mine. His loyalty and hard work earned the respect of his peers, his courage won the heart of the beautiful Mon (Ruriko Asaoka), and his success evoked jealousy in his enemies. (Nikkatsu)
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Yūjirō Ishihara
Japan
Best movies:
Ruriko Asaoka
Japan
Best movies:
A Story Written with Water (1965)
Steel Edge of Revenge (1969)
Incident at Blood Pass (1970)
Shinsuke Ashida
Japan
Best movies:
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love (1959)
Red Angel (1966)
The Shogun's Samurai (1978)
Ryôji Hayama
Japan
Best movies:
Violent Streets (1974)
Criminal Woman: Killing Melody (1973)
Á, kessen kókútai (1974)
Toyo Takahashi
Japan
Best movies:
Early Summer (1951)
Equinox Flower (1958)
Late Autumn (1960)
Hiroshi Kondô
Best movies:
Intentions of Murder (1964)
Graveyard of Honor (1975)
Crazed Fruit (1956)
Yoshiko Sakuma
Japan
Best movies:
Samurai Banners (1969)
Unknown Father (1964)
The Makioka Sisters (1983)