Edo Purebreed
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Action and adventure abound in this story of friendship between two rival firefighters, Kichigoro and Jirokichi in old Japan. When Mukai Sadayu, the vassal of Kaga Clan's accounting officer, Shinagawa Daihachi demands that Omon serve him tea in his mansion and she refuses, the clan's samurai abduct her setting in motion a series of events that will bring the two firefighters into a world of danger and excitement. Jirokichi, leader of the Edo firefighting team "Ha-gumi" must first rescue Omon from the clutches of the vile Kaga Clan's retainers.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1961-02-07
Runtime: 85 mins
Director: Masahiro Makino
Spoken language: 日本語
Genres: Action, Drama
Original title: Edo Purebreed
Production Companies: Toei Company
Production Countries: Japan
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