A wandering swordsman helps a doll maker and his fiancée fight against a ruthless gang in a small town. As tensions escalate, epic duels and betrayals lead to a final showdown that shifts the balance of power. The swordsman departs, leaving a lasting impact on those he helped.
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Cast
Hiroshi Moriya
Itadaki no Moritaro (Traveling Wanderer)
Mie Hama
Oshichi-chan (Akabeko Shosuke's daughter)
Makoto Satō
Teraemon (a Western two-sworded ronin)
Kiyoshi Kodama
Monta (Akabeko craftsman)
Takeshi Sakamoto
Akabeko Shosuke
Fumie Noguchi
Bird-chasing woman (female pickpocket)
Mutoshi Happa
Santa of Kisasu (a traveling con man)
Sachio Sakai
The Tiger of Danjima (the local bad boss)
Masahiko Shimazu
Goro (orphan)
Senkichi Ōmura
Ha-Kou (one of the gang's underlings)
Jun'ichirō Mukai
Tea shop owner
Yasuhisa Tsutsumi
Ronin (Pursuit Squad)
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