Overview

The tale of Katakana Yonetaro aka "The Shark," a rough-and-tumble horse trader in Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido, despite being a father and a husband he is frequently drawn to taverns.

Cast

Toshirō Mifune, Machiko Kyō, Takashi Shimura, Ichirō Sugai, Mantarō Ushio, Hikaru Hoshi, Haruyo Ichikawa, Kyoji Sugi

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Frequently asked

What is "The Life of a Horse Trader" about?

The tale of Katakana Yonetaro aka "The Shark," a rough-and-tumble horse trader in Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido, despite being a father and a husband he is frequently drawn to taverns.

When was "The Life of a Horse Trader" released?

The Life of a Horse Trader was released in 1951.

Who stars in "The Life of a Horse Trader"?

The cast includes Toshirō Mifune, Machiko Kyō, Takashi Shimura, Ichirō Sugai.