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Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room

19691h 50mNo ratings yet
  • Action
  • Drama

Overview

Oryu the Red Peony, a wandering female yakuza on a soul-searching journey after the death of her father. After collecting her sickly follower from jail, she is taken in by a fishing village. Feeling indebted to their generosity, she stays to work for the village and promises to leave her yakuza ways behind. When a dispute breaks out for the gambling rights to a local festival, the villagers are harassed by a gang of thugs. When the harassment turns violent, Oryu must decide wither to keep her promise or protect the villagers.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 1, 1969
Original language
Japanese
Spoken languages
Japanese
Countries
Japan
Production
Toei Company
Cinematography
Osamu Furuya
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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