A gripping historical drama that follows the explosive growth of Katsu Kaishu, the hero of the Meiji era, and the interesting human image of his father, Kokichi, who lived for the common people, his neighbors and his children. A film about paternal and maternal love and conjugal love in the creation of mankind, about the healing power of which laughter and tears have. The film that became the last work of the giant star Tsumasaburo Bando.
Unfortunately the movie Wild Lion is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Directing | Tatsuo Ōsone | Director |
| Writing | Toshio Yasumi | Screenplay |
| Writing | Kan Shimozawa | Novel |
| Crew | Hideo Ishimoto | Cinematography |
| Sound | Seiichi Suzuki | Music |
| Production | Tadaoto Kainoshō | Researcher |
