Enoken the Hero
Enoken the Hero

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Enoken the Hero

1950
Movie
81 min
Japanese

Set in the Sengoku period, Tokugawa vassal Yakurota (Kenichi Enomoto) helps the older sister and twin sister of the Matsudaira family who are in love with his best friend Iori while also resolving the conflict between the Tokugawa and Oda Nobunaga.

Insights

Director: Kihachi OkamotoGenres: Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

Enoken, a bumbling but good-hearted salaryman, stumbles into a series of adventures when he accidentally foils a robbery. Mistaken for a hero, he finds himself entangled with criminals and ultimately tasked with saving the day. His unconventional methods and sheer luck lead him through comical mishaps and thrilling encounters.

Critical Reception

'Enoken the Hero' was a popular comedy that capitalized on the star power of Kenichi Enomoto, affectionately known as 'Enoken'. While not a critical darling in the grand scheme of Japanese cinema, it was a well-received escapist film for its time, praised for its lighthearted humor and Enoken's unique comedic style.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its slapstick humor and Enoken's signature comedic performance.

  • Considered a fun and lighthearted diversion for audiences of the era.

  • Noted for its simple but entertaining plot that showcases the protagonist's accidental heroism.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Enoken the Hero' focused on its entertainment value, with viewers appreciating the comedic timing and the charmingly inept protagonist. It's remembered as a classic example of the popular comedic films of its period.

Fun Fact

Kenichi Enomoto, known as 'Enoken', was a hugely popular comedian in Japan, famous for his unique vocalizations and slapstick routines, often referred to as 'Enoken comedy'.

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