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Release Year1968
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes2
DirectorKōsaku Yamashita
WritersKōji Takada
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsShowdown of Men 4: Tetsu, the White Tiger
About Showdown of Men 4: Tetsu, the White Tiger
Tetsu, is a honourable and noble yakuza caught in a conflict between rival clans, and obligations each has toward their yakuza boss and brothers. A railroad line brings changing times to a community. Because Tetsu can't stand by and allow a bunch of yakuza men to molest women, it forces him to battle it out with a knife wielding rival, the unfortunate incident leads to his boss losing face and him having to leave the family to protect it. But the rival family won't stop until they destroy Tetsu who will risk life and love for his brothers.
Directed by Kōsaku Yamashita, Showdown of Men 4: Tetsu, the White Tiger leans on a strong ensemble — Hideo Murata, Saburo Kitajima, Sumiko Fuji — 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 crime titles of 1968.
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