About the Film
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 Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: The Man from Shimizu is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and comedy movie from 1982. Directed by Yoichi Maeda, and starring Masatoshi Nakamura, Koichi Sato, Daijirō Harada On the day his mother dies, young gambler Jirocho swears in front of her grave that he'll never gamble again.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with comedy elements, The Man from Shimizu deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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