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Hunter in the Dark

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Hunter in the Dark

6.3

2h 17m

1979

Synopsis

Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hired assassin, impresses yakuza boss Gomyo Kiyoemon with his skill. Gomyo hires Tanigawa as his bodyguard, or yojimbo, to protect him during an inter-clan conflict. Tanigawa quickly rises in stature in the clan, but finds his boss's enemies almost overwhelming.

Director

Hideo Gosha

ActionAdventureDramaCrime

jidaigekiedo period

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Cast & Crew

Tatsuya Nakadai

Tatsuya Nakadai

as Gomyo Kiyoemon

Keiko Kishi

Keiko Kishi

as Omon

Ayumi Ishida

Ayumi Ishida

as Oriwa

Makoto Fujita

Makoto Fujita

as Kasuke

Isao Natsuyagi

Isao Natsuyagi

as Sharaku

Kayo Matsuo

Kayo Matsuo

as Oren

Ai Kanzaki

Ai Kanzaki

as Osaki

Tatsuo Umemiya

Tatsuo Umemiya

as Kawazu

Hajime Hana

Hajime Hana

as Hanba

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