The Gambling Samurai (1960)

Overview: Chuji Kunisada returns to his home village to find that Jubei Matsui, the corrupt magistrate, has been responsible for virtually destroying Kunisada's family. A final tragedy leads Kunisada to join with a band of rogues living in the forest in robbing from the rich and giving to the poor, always with an eye toward avenging himself on Magistrate Matsui.

Starring: Toshirō Mifune, Michiyo Aratama, Tetsuro Tamba, Eijirō Tōno

Categories: Adventure, Drama, Action