Hunter in the Dark (1979)

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.

Duration

137 min

Rating

⭐ 6.3 / 10

Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 17, 1979

Languages

Japanese

Production

Shochiku, Haiyuza Theater Company