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Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth (1972): Cast

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Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth is a 1972 action drama directed by Sadao Nakajima, starring Hiroshi Nawa as gambler, Bunta Sugawara and Etsuko Ichihara. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Sadao Nakajima
Genres
Drama , Action
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toei Company
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth About?

The premise of Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth without spoilers.

After reuniting with his long‑lost sister, Monjiro becomes the target of a yakuza gang that seeks revenge for the murder of their boss. He also encounters a fellow gambler who idolizes him. Both the gambler and Monjiro’s sister are drawn into a dangerous conspiracy aimed at Monjiro, threatening their plans.

Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • yakuza
  • jidai geki
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth Cast & Characters

Hiroshi Nawa leads the cast as gambler, with Bunta Sugawara as Monjirô Kogarashi and Etsuko Ichihara as Omitsu. Directed by Sadao Nakajima; 23 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Sadao Nakajima

More films directed by Sadao Nakajima: Love’s Twisting Path, 1750 Days of Turbulence, Appassionata and The Shogun Assassins.

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Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “木枯し紋次郎 関わりござんせん” and “Kogarashi Monjirô: Kakawari gozansen”.

Also known as
  • 木枯し紋次郎 関わりござんせん
  • Kogarashi Monjirô: Kakawari gozansen

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Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth?

Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth released?

Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth was released on September 14, 1972.

Who directed Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth?

Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth was directed by Sadao Nakajima.

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Who is in the cast of Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth?

Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth stars Hiroshi Nawa as gambler, Bunta Sugawara as Monjirô Kogarashi and Etsuko Ichihara as Omitsu, among 23 credited actors.

Does Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth have a post-credit scene?

No. Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth in?

The original language of Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro’s Birth is Japanese.

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