Isshin Tasuke: A Man Among Men

1959 1h 34m JA

DramaHistoryComedyAction

Synopsis

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In the third entry into this mega-hit series, Isshin Tasuke, a spirited fishmonger in Edo who looks just like Shogun Iemitsu undergoes a series of unforeseen troubles in his newly wedded life.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kinnosuke Nakamura
Hitomi Nakahara
Satomi Oka
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Denjirō Ōkōchi
Isao Yamagata
Eitarō Shindō
Masao Mishima

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tadashi Sawashima
Writers: Tadashi Sawashima
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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67 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Part of the "Isshin Tasuke" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tadashi Sawashima, shot by Makoto Tsuboi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Shintarō Miyamoto shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kinnosuke Nakamura and Hitomi Nakahara and Satomi Oka carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5111850 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Tadashi Sawashima directs. Makoto Tsuboi behind the camera. Shintarō Miyamoto cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

167 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Part of the "Isshin Tasuke" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Tadashi Sawashima, shot by Makoto Tsuboi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Shintarō Miyamoto shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Kinnosuke Nakamura and Hitomi Nakahara and Satomi Oka carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt5111850 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Makoto Tsuboi
Editing: Shintarō Miyamoto
Runtime: 94 min · 1h 34m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: Isshin Tasuke: A Man Among Men (1959)

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Isshin Tasuke

The Isshin Tasuke films starring Kinnosuke Nakamura are a series of period dramas set in the Edo period of Japan. Nakamura portrays the titular character, Isshin Tasuke, a legendary figure known for his bravery, sense of justice, and deep connection to the common people. Tasuke is often depicted as a fishmonger with a strong moral compass who helps the downtrodden while getting involved in various conflicts and adventures. The films blend action, drama, and historical intrigue, highlighting themes of loyalty, justice, and friendship, with Nakamura delivering a charismatic performance in the lead role.