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A dramatized chapter in the life of Shimizu Jirocho, a famous yakuza boss, gambler, and folk hero of the 1800s.
A dramatized chapter in the life of Shimizu Jirocho, a famous yakuza boss, gambler, and folk hero of the 1800s.
The film's narrative, centered on themes of loyalty, honor, and personal revenge within a traditional, hierarchical structure, subtly aligns with conservative values emphasizing tradition and individual responsibility rather than systemic critique.
This Japanese historical drama features traditional casting appropriate for its cultural and historical setting, without evidence of intentional DEI-driven casting or race/gender swaps. The narrative focuses on its genre's typical themes, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of its traditional identities without explicit DEI critiques.
The film integrates Buddhist cosmological elements, such as the Ashura, to explore themes of retribution and the consequences of violent actions. By depicting the destructive nature of revenge, the narrative implicitly affirms Buddhist principles regarding the cycle of suffering and the importance of overcoming negative passions.
The film does not contain any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, leading to an N/A rating for its portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community based on the provided information.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Without information on the source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations of "Jirocho Shimizu," it is impossible to determine if any character's gender was canonically established and subsequently swapped in this 1926 film.
This 1926 Japanese film is based on a Japanese historical figure. There is no historical or production information to suggest that characters canonically or historically established as Japanese were portrayed by actors of a different race.