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Tokyo Drifter

東京流れ者1966

Overview

After yakuza boss Kurata dissolves his own criminal empire, a rival kingpin offers a position to Kurata's top operative, Tetsuya "Phoenix Tetsu" Hondo. When the fiercely loyal Tetsu declines, Otsuka taps unstoppable Tatsuzo the "Viper", a ruthless gun-for-hire, to assassinate him. As the Viper trails his target through the countryside, the agile Phoenix Tetsu grows concerned that one of his former associates has betrayed him.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
April 10, 1966
Original language
Japanese
Spoken languages
English, Japanese
Countries
Japan
Cinematography
Shigeyoshi Mine
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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