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Release Year1970
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Crime
Votes5
DirectorYasuzō Masumura
WritersIchirō Ikeda
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAn Ode to Yakuza
About An Ode to Yakuza
Tatematsu Minoru, a yakuza belonging to the Ishikawa group that runs the Shinjuku area, has a beautiful sister named Akane. He dreams of sending her to college and turning her into a perfect young lady. He's extremely fond of Akane. His fondness for her goes beyond how he feels about his mistress, Kanae. And yet, Akane feels alone. Now, a new tutor comes into her life that seems to have taken a liking to her...
Directed by Yasuzō Masumura, An Ode to Yakuza leans on a strong ensemble — Shintarō Katsu, Naoko Ohtani, Yūsuke Kawazu — 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 action titles of 1970.
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