Hokuriku Proxy War (1977)

Name: Hokuriku Proxy War
Genre: Drama, Crime, Action, Comedy
Released: 1977
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Hiroki Matsukata, Yumiko Nogawa, Sonny Chiba, Mikio Narita, K? Nishimura

1h 38m Japan

Drama Crime Action Comedy

Plot

Set against the harsh, wintry backdrop of the Hokuriku region, Kinji Fukasaku delivers a groundbreaking yakuza film that shifts focus from tradition to territorial ambition. Hiroki Matsukata portrays Noboru Kawada, a ruthless yakuza willing to betray family and heritage in his relentless quest for power and survival. As rival factions clash over land, the film explores the brutal realities of loyalty and greed within the criminal underworld, marking a significant evolution in the genre. This stark portrayal of moral decay amidst the icy landscape captivates with its raw intensity and gripping narrative.

Cast

Hiroki Matsukata Yumiko Nogawa Sonny Chiba Mikio Narita K? Nishimura Takeo Chii Gor? Ibuki Hajime Hana Sanae Nakahara Tatsuo End? Ichir? Nakatani Seiz? Fukumoto Ry? Nishida Nenji Kobayashi Jirô Chiba

Hokuriku Proxy War (1977)

Plot

Cast

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