Hunter in the Dark (1979)

06/17/1979 (JP) • 2h 17m

Action, Adventure, Drama, Crime

Overview

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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

jidaigeki

edo period

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