Based on the story by Kawatake Mokuami. 880-05 Matsumoto Kōshirō, Onoe Kikugorō, Nakamura Kankurō, Ōtani Tomoemon, Ichikawa Sadaniji, Bandō Hikosaburō, Nakamura Shikan. Taped in Jan. 1988 at Kabukiza, Tokyo, Japan. Plot summary and program notes in Japanese and English on insert.
Summary:
Story of Chōbei who supported the causes of common people against the arrogant samurai warrior class. After an incident with a drunken samurai at a theater, a high ranking lord invites Chōbei to his house for revenge. Knowing the danger, brave Chōbei accepts the invitation.
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