
After botching his latest assignment, a third-ranked Japanese hit man becomes the target of another assassin.
Directed by Seijun Suzuki, Branded to Kill leans on a strong ensemble — Joe Shishido, Kōji Nanbara, Isao Tamagawa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1967.
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