Yukinojo, a Kabuki actor, seeks revenge by destroying the three men who caused the deaths of his parents. Also involved are the daughter of one of Yukinojo's targets, two master thieves, and a swordsman who himself is out to kill Yukinojo.

Title from web page. Originally released as a motion picture in 1963. Wide screen (2.39:1). "Special features: New 4K digital restoration; Rare 1999 Directors Guild of Japan interview with director Kon Ichikawa, conducted by critic and filmmaker Yuki Mori; New interview with critic, filmmaker, and festival programmer Tony Rayns; New English subtitle translation; Plus: a booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Sragow and a 1955 article by ichikawa on the beginnings of his work in an anamorphic widescreen format."--Back cover.