Port of Honor (1957) Ninkyo shimisu-minato | Region-Free (Blu-ray)

Presented in 1080p with English subtitles

Title: Port of Honor (1957)

Alternate Title: Ninkyō Shimizu-minato

Genre: Drama, History, Crime

Plot Synopsis:
Set in the samurai era, the film portrays the life of Jirocho of Shimizu, a benevolent and honorable gambling boss. After discovering that a fugitive responsible for his associate’s death is being sheltered by another boss, Kansuke, misunderstandings lead to escalating tensions. Jirocho, urged by his wife and fellow boss Omaeda, seeks a path of peace and atonement, assisting the needy and renouncing violence. However, Kurokoma, Kansuke’s nephew, exploits Jirocho’s pacifism, plotting a confrontation that tests Jirocho’s resolve and principles.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Sadatsugu Matsuda
• Cast:
  • Chiezō Kataoka as Jirocho
  • Kinnosuke Nakamura as Mori no Ishimatsu
  • Chiyonosuke Azuma as Shichigoro
  • Utaemon Ichikawa as Omaeda
  • Eijirō Tōno as Kansuke

IMDb Link:
Port of Honor (1957)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. BrianDanaCamp – ★★★☆☆
   “A swordplay adventure about warring gangs in Edo-era Japan, based on a real historical figure. The story remains fascinating as it charts the interlocking relationships and codes of behavior that drive the characters into battles to the death.”

Meta Description:
Port of Honor (1957), also known as Ninkyō Shimizu-minato, is a Japanese drama directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda. The film explores the life of Jirocho of Shimizu, a legendary gambling boss who seeks to balance honor and peace amidst escalating gang conflicts in the samurai era.