Hunter in the Dark (1979)

Hunter in the Dark (1979)

1979-06-17 Japan 137 Min. PG-13
6.5 16 votes

Overview

Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hired assassin, impresses yakuza boss Gomyo Kiyoemon with his skill. Gomyo hires Tanigawa as his bodyguard, or yojimbo, to protect him during an inter-clan conflict. Tanigawa quickly rises in stature in the clan, but finds his boss's enemies almost overwhelming.

Cast

仲代達矢 is Gomyo Kiyoemon
Gomyo Kiyoemon
岸恵子 is Omon
夏八木勲 is Sharaku
神崎愛 is Osaki
梅宮辰夫 is Kawazu
ハナ肇 is Hanba
原田芳雄 is Yataro Tanigawa
Yataro Tanigawa
丹波哲郎 is Okitsugu Tanuma
Okitsugu Tanuma
役所広司 is Kuwano