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Toei
Directed by: Tai Kato
Featuring: Koji Tsuruta, Sumiko Fuji, Tetsuro Tanba, Toru Abe, Hiromi Fujiyama, Minoru Oki, Masahiko Tsugawa, Kanjuro Arashi
Osaka, 1907. The upstart Hoshino gang tries to assassinate the boss of the Kiyatatsu syndicate, who are in charge of the construction business. The attempt fails but sets in motion a spiral of violence, as the Hoshino sabotage building sites and kill a junior Kiyatatsu member. When the old boss dies of his wounds, senior lieutenant Kikuchi (Koji Tsuruta, Big Time Gambling Boss) decides to take on the Hoshino gang alone. Director Tai Kato’s first yakuza film is a feast for the eyes, with bold set design, vivid colours and daring shot compositions bringing to life a timeless tale of honour and vengeance. Co-written by Red Peony Gambler creator Norifumi Suzuki and featuring a stunning central performance from Tsuruta, this is one of the finest of Toei’s classic “chivalrous” yakuza films.
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Format:
Blu-ray
Disc:
BD-50 (1 Disc)
Total: 1 Disc
Regions:
A/B (Blu-ray)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1
Audio Options:
Japanese PCM Mono 1.0
Resolution:
1080p/24
Subtitles:
English
Supplements
Types of Supplements Included: Short Film, Video Essay, Booklet
- Lice Are Scary - short film by Tai Kato (1943, 14 mins)
- Junko Fuji: Flower and Storm - a visual essay by Mark Schilling (2025, 15 mins)
- Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Earl Jackson and an archival review of the film
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