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Silk Hat Boss (1970)

Original title: シルクハットの大親分

1970-02-21 · 1h 29m · JA
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In a strange outfit and full of youthful energy, the explosive Boss Kumatora raises hell like there's no tomorrow. The first movie of a new series starring Wakayama Tomisaburo as everybody's favorite character Boss Kumatora from the Red Peony Gambler series. Having made a fortune in the Russo-Japanese War, the Kumatora Family migrates to Kyushu to take on a military-related job. There they encounter the evil and malicious interference of the Chindai family of Kumamoto, and Boss Kumatora boldly fights back with the help of O'Ryu the Red Peony. A super entertaining film with non-stop comedy and action directed by Suzuki Norifumi.

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Kōji TakadaWriterNorifumi SuzukiDirector

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Tomisaburō WakayamaTomisaburō WakayamaKumotoraYuri YamashinaYuri YamashinaSumiko FujiSumiko FujiOryuMasumi HarukawaMasumi HarukawaGorō IbukiGorō IbukiIchirō SugaiIchirō SugaiTatsuo EndōTatsuo EndōTakuzō KawataniTakuzō KawataniMasaru ShigaMasaru ShigaMasumi HarukawaMasumi HarukawaChokoNijiko KiyokawaNijiko KiyokawaKagura no TakaBin AmatsuBin AmatsuTaichiro Kito, Bin

Keywords

MilitaryProstituteSword fightYakuzaFemale yakuzaJapanese armyPeople smuggling

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · CrimeTheme affinityMilitary · Prostitute · Sword FightPacingAction · ShortDirector preference336024Actor preference374481 · 374423 · 384190Country preferenceJp

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Frequently asked questions about Silk Hat Boss

What is Silk Hat Boss about?

In a strange outfit and full of youthful energy, the explosive Boss Kumatora raises hell like there's no tomorrow. The first movie of a new series starring Wakayama Tomisaburo as everybody's favorite character Boss Kumatora from the Red Peony Gambler series. Having made a fortune in the Russo-Japanese War, the Kumatora Family migrates to Kyushu to take on a military-related job. There they encounter the evil and malicious interference of the Chindai family of Kumamoto, and Boss Kumatora boldly fights back with the help of O'Ryu the Red Peony. A super entertaining film with non-stop comedy and action directed by Suzuki Norifumi.

How long is Silk Hat Boss?

Silk Hat Boss has a runtime of 89 minutes.