The Man from Shimizu
1982
1h 32m
DramaComedy
Overview
On the day his mother dies, young gambler Jirocho swears in front of her grave that he'll never gamble again. But, that night, Jirocho heads to a gambling den, where he bets the condolence money for his mother's funeral. No surprise to learn he loses the lot. Not the hard-boiled yakuza story it seems, this is a comedy featuring many new artists who were making a name for themselves at the time.
About The Man from Shimizu
The Man from Shimizu (1982) is a Drama, Comedy film that follows on the day his mother dies, young gambler Jirocho swears in front of her grave that he'll never gamble again. But, that night, Jirocho heads to a gambling den, where he bets the condolence money for his mother's funeral. No surprise to learn he loses the lot. Not the hard-boiled yakuza story it seems, this is a comedy featuring many new artists who were making a name for themselves at the time. The Man from Shimizu is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
