Hunter in the Dark (1979)

Name: Hunter in the Dark
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Crime
Released: 1979
Duration: 137 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiko Kishi, Ayumi Ishida, Makoto Fujita, Isao Natsuyagi

2h 17m Japan

Action Adventure Drama Crime

Plot

Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hitman, catches the attention of yakuza leader Gomyo Kiyoemon with his lethal prowess. Impressed, Gomyo enlists Tanigawa as his yojimbo, tasked with safeguarding him amid escalating clan rivalries. As Tanigawa navigates the treacherous landscape of loyalty and betrayal, he ascends within the organization. However, the relentless threats from Gomyo's adversaries soon prove to be a daunting challenge, testing Tanigawa's skills and resolve in a world where survival hangs by a thread.

Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai Keiko Kishi Ayumi Ishida Makoto Fujita Isao Natsuyagi Kayo Matsuo Ai Kanzaki Tatsuo Umemiya Hajime Hana Yoshio Harada Tetsuro Tamba Koji Yakusho Mikio Narita Hideji ?taki Yoshi Kat?