Overview

An adaptation of the famous novel by Jiromasa Gunji about the difficult story of Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of the great elder of the Bakumatsu era, Ii Naosuke. This masterpiece depicts the suffering and love of Tsuruchiyo, who never knew his father until the end of his life. Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of Elder Ii Naosuke, grew up with his mother, a former geisha. However, he was refused an engagement to Yae, the daughter of Samanosuke Yoshimura from the Maeda domain of Kaga Province, to whom she tied her future. After this refusal, Tsuruchiyo begins to be interested in the mystery of his birth…

Cast

Chiyonosuke Azuma, Yuriko Tashiro, Sanae Takasugi, Kensaku Hara, Kunio Kaga, Isao Yamagata, Kunitaro Sawamura, Shōji Kiyokawa

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What is "Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo" about?

An adaptation of the famous novel by Jiromasa Gunji about the difficult story of Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of the great elder of the Bakumatsu era, Ii Naosuke. This masterpiece depicts the suffering and love of Tsuruchiyo, who never knew his father until the end of his life. Niiro Tsuruchiyo, the illegitimate son of Elder Ii Naosuke, grew up with his mother, a former geisha. However, he was refused an engagement to Yae, the daughter of Samanosuke Yoshimura from the Maeda domain of Kaga Province, to whom she tied her future. After this refusal, Tsuruchiyo begins to be interested in the mystery of his birth…

When was "Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo" released?

Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo was released in 1955.

Who stars in "Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo"?

The cast includes Chiyonosuke Azuma, Yuriko Tashiro, Sanae Takasugi, Kensaku Hara.