Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo (水戸黄門 海を渡る) 63 years old

Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo

Daiei Film Company's three biggest stars shine in this exciting story about Vice-Shogun Mito Komon's journey to the land of the Ainu. As the shogun's uncle, Lord Mito traveled about the nation seeking to make sure that corruption and injustice did not go unpunished. Traveling together with his two faithful bodyguards Kaku and Suke, they board ship for a voyage to the far northern island of Ezo (modern day Hokkaido) where the indigenous people called "Ainu" live. Somewhat like American Indians, the Ainu had their own culture which had not been subjugated by the Matsumae clan, rulers of the vast island. A revolt is brewing within the leadership of the Ainu, which threatens to destroy their peaceful lives. The elder lord and his retinue are the only ones who can stop this reign of terror!

Credits

Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo Cast

Name Character
Shintaro Katsu He was 29, 65 years old when he died
Kazuo Hasegawa He was 53, 76 years old when he died
Raizō Ichikawa He was 29, 37 years old when he died
Reiko Fujiwara She was 33, now 30 years old

Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo Crew

Name Department
Kōhan Kawauchi as Writer. He was 41 (88) years old when He died Writing
Kunio Watanabe as Director. He was 62 (82) years old when He died Directing
Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo poster
Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo (63 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, July 12, 1961
  • Runtime: 79 minutes