Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love
1971, Japanese. Directed by Kiyoshi Saeki.
The story of a lone wolf struggling with human compassion and duty.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 October 1971
- Original title
- 昭和残侠伝 吼えろ唐獅子
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akira Murao
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Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf
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1967 · 7.5/10
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Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love: quick answers
What should I watch before Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love?
Watch Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4 (1967), Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo (1969), Brutal Tales of Chivalry 6 (1969), and Brutal Tales of Chivalry 7: Hell Is a Man's Destiny (1970) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love?
Next in the series: Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Traitor Shall Die (1972).
Is Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love worth watching?
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How long is Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love?
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love on?
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 October 1971. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love?
If you liked Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love, try Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima, Sailor Suit and Machine Gun, Rainy Dog.
Who directed Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love?
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love (1971) was directed by Kiyoshi Saeki and stars Ken Takakura, Hiroki Matsukata, Chieko Matsubara.