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Gokenin Zankuro (1995)

TV Series ★ 8.0 45 min

Drama

Zankuro Matsudaira (Ken Watanabe) is a low-grade vassal of the Tokugawa Shogun, forced to moonlight as a bodyguard and executioner to make ends meet. He also has a drinking problem, an overeating mother, and a propensity to protect the oppressed, all of which eat into his finances. His confident mother Masajo (Kyoko Kishida) is the descendant of a famous family of shogunate retainers and a mistress of the pen and sword, who regards her son as a failure.

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Released
January 9, 1995
Runtime
45 min
IMDb
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Studio
, Kyodo Eiga

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gokenin Zankuro about?
Zankuro Matsudaira (Ken Watanabe) is a low-grade vassal of the Tokugawa Shogun, forced to moonlight as a bodyguard and executioner to make ends meet. He also has a drinking problem, an overeating mother, and a propensity to protect the oppressed, all of which eat into his finances. His confident mother Masajo (Kyoko Kishida) is the descendant of a famous family of shogunate retainers and a mistress of the pen and sword, who regards her son as a failure.
When was Gokenin Zankuro released?
Gokenin Zankuro is a 1995 drama series.
Where can I watch Gokenin Zankuro?
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