Cast: Eiji Gô

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Robert Mitchum · Ken Takakura · Brian Keith · Herb Edelman

Synopsis The Yakuza (1974) follows the journey of Harry Kilmer, who ventures back to Japan after an extended absence to save his friend George's daughter, who has been taken hostage. His mission, however, leads him into a dangerous confrontation with the...

Direction Koreyoshi Kurahara

Cast Tamio Kawaji · Eiji Gô · Noriko Matsumoto · Yuko Chishiro

Synopsis The Warped Ones (1960) follows a troubled youth who, upon his release from a correctional facility, unleashes a torrent of unrestrained fury, primarily targeting the girlfriend of the reporter who played a role in his incarceration. Infused with a similar...

Direction Kinji Fukasaku

Cast Tetsuya Watari · Tatsuo Umemiya · Yumi Takigawa · Eiji Gô

Synopsis Graveyard of Honor (1975) delves into the turbulent life of Rikio, a sociopathic criminal navigating the treacherous underworld of Japan's most powerful crime syndicates. The film, presented as a stylized mockumentary, chronicles Rikio's descent into a life of violence and...

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Jô Shishido · Ichiro Kijima · Misako Watanabe · Akiji Kobayashi

Synopsis The Brute (1963) follows the chaotic events that unfold when an enigmatic outsider infiltrates two competing yakuza syndicates in Tokyo. The city's criminal underworld is shaken by a surge of brutality and turmoil. This film, known as Youth of the...

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Tetsuya Watari · Chieko Matsubara · Hideaki Nitani · Ryuji Kita

Synopsis Tokyo Drifter (1966) follows the story of Tetsu, a former yakuza member who has left his criminal past behind to live a peaceful life. However, when a rival gang emerges and threatens to drag his former boss back into the...

Direction Yukio Noda

Cast Miki Sugimoto · Eiji Gô · Tetsurô Tanba · Hideo Murota

Direction Teruo Ishii

Cast Sonny Chiba · Eiji Gô · Yutaka Nakajima · Hiroyuki Sanada

Synopsis The Executioner (1974) follows the story of three streetwise individuals who are tasked with eliminating a notorious drug dealer operating in the bustling streets of Tokyo. This intense and action-packed film, produced by Toei, showcases a blend of gritty realism...

Direction Junya Sato

Cast Ken Takakura · Sonny Chiba · Kei Yamamoto · Eiji Gô

Synopsis The Bullet Train (1975) follows a high-stakes thriller where a Japanese Shinkansen, commonly known as a "Bullet Train," is put in grave danger. A bomb is planted on the train, programmed to detonate if the speed drops below 80 km/h...

Direction Teruo Ishii

Cast Sonny Chiba · Eiji Gô · Yutaka Nakajima · Etsuko Shihomi

Direction Keiichi Ozawa

Cast Tetsuya Watari · Chieko Matsubara · Eiji Gô · Kenji Imai

Synopsis Outlaw: Kill! (1969) follows the story of Goro (Tetsuya Watari), a solitary figure who finds himself in the midst of a brewing conflict when he arrives in an industrial city in Keihin. The air is thick with tension as the...

Direction Kinji Fukasaku

Cast Bunta Sugawara · Isao Bitô · Takeo Chii · Takuya Fujioka

Synopsis New Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Boss's Last Days (1976) delves into the escalating tensions between the Sakamoto clan of Osaka and the Amagasaki Kawahara family, a minor disagreement that spirals into a deadly feud. This conflict erupts just...

Direction Hiroshi Noguchi

Cast Jô Shishido · Kon Ohmura · Kiyoshi Hitomi · Tôru Yuri

Synopsis Murder Unincorporated (1965) follows a gripping tale of intrigue and danger within a powerful syndicate. The enigmatic "Joe of Spades" eliminates one of the syndicate's top bosses, sending shockwaves through the organization. In a desperate bid to safeguard their own...

Direction Mio Ezaki

Cast Tetsuya Watari · Chieko Matsubara · Kôji Wada · Hiroshi Nawa

Synopsis Outlaw: Heartless (1968) follows the story of Goro Fujikawa, portrayed by Tetsuya Watari, who finds himself in a difficult situation due to his debt to Mitsugimoto. Sawada, a lower-ranking yakuza member, has a severe gambling issue and owes Mitsugimoto a...

Direction Takashi Nomura

Cast Akira Kobayashi · Ruriko Asaoka · Mihoko Inagaki · Toshio Sugiyama

Direction Hiroshi Noguchi

Cast Yumiko Nogawa · Hideaki Nitani · Ichiro Sugai · Tatsuya Fuji

Synopsis Cat Girls Gamblers (1965) introduces the inaugural installment of a captivating film series centered around a formidable female yakuza. This gripping narrative delves into the complex world of organized crime, showcasing the strength and cunning of its female protagonist as...

Direction Motomu Ida

Cast Jiro Okazaki · Eiji Gô · Yaeko Wakamizu · Meiko Kaji

Direction Motomu Ida

Cast Akira Kobayashi · Reiko Sasamori · Eiji Gô · Shinsuke Ashida

Direction Motomu Ida

Cast Hideki Takahashi · Yôko Yamamoto · Kotoe Hatsui · Kenjiro Ishiyama

Synopsis New a Man's Crest: Birth of a Young Boss (1967) is an exhilarating action film set in the early 20th century, circa 1910. The story revolves around a group of daring young outlaws who navigate the challenges and dangers of...

Direction Kazuhiko Yamaguchi

Cast Sonny Chiba · Yumi Takigawa · Eiji Gô · Yutaka Nakajima

Synopsis Karate Bear Fighter (1977) chronicles the authentic life narrative of a Korean martial artist named Choi Bae-dal, who later adopted the name Masutatsu Oyama. The film delves into his journey as the pioneer of Kyokushin Karate in Japan, showcasing his...

Direction Toshiya Fujita

Cast Meiko Kaji · Tatsuya Fuji · Yoshio Harada · Takeo Chii

Synopsis Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71 (1971) marks the concluding chapter of the series, where the protagonist, Kaji, finds herself in a dire situation. After being falsely accused and imprisoned by her boyfriend's father, Kaji seeks solace and assistance from a...