A yakuza comedy where the punchlines hit harder than the punches.
Acting
Bontarō Taira's wild-eyed physical comedy steals every scene
Direction
Saitō's breakneck pacing never lets you breathe
Director
Torajirō Saitō
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This film rides the wave of ninkyo eiga (chivalry films) parody that exploded in early 1960s Japan, mocking the stoic yakuza hero while secretly loving him.
Bontarō Taira was primarily a stage comedian; this rare leading film role was shot in just 12 days on a borrowed studio lot.
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