During the Taisho Period (early 1920's) a monastery of warrior monks was split apart between two factions. One of these factions was led by the Chief Abbot and his protege, Shinkai. When Shinkai intercedes in a fight between a rival priest and some ruffians it leads to his expulsion from the order. This story introduced us to the character of Shinkai, a "Karate Priest" and his long running feud with Ryotatsu, his greatest rival. There are touches of humor as Shinkai breaks all the commandments of a priest, including fighting, gambling, and running after women. All this leads to an awesome conclusion as he must destroy a gang of yakuza aided by corrupt priests. The fighting is fast and furious as Ryotatsu waits to see if Shinkai can live long enough to face him in the ultimate test! /Winterheart of CG
若山富三郎
as Mikuni Shinkai
菅原文太
as Ryotatsu
石山健二郎
as
小松方正
as
橘ますみ
as
白木万理
as
遠藤太津朗
as
藤山寛美
as
津島恵子
as
小島慶四郎
as
京唄子
as Okane
名和宏
as
