Dissolution Rites
Originally released in 1967. Dissolution Rites is a crime film. directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
Starring Koji Tsuruta, Tetsuro Tamba, and Junko Miyazono
Synopsis
Sawaki is released from prison after serving eight years for murdering a rival gang leader in order to obtain the land rights to a landfill for the Kotaki clan and he discovers that the world has changed significantly in that time. The police have forced the disbanding of all yakuza groups in and around Tokyo and most of the former yakuza have moved on to legitimate jobs. Sawaki is disgusted that his yakuza brothers have abandoned their codes of honor and are abusing their newfound power in the legitimate business world to exploit the poor. Sawaki feels partly responsible for making them so powerful and enabling their corruption, so he decides to follow his traditional code of honor to save the residents of a small town where his former lover lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dissolution Rites about?
Sawaki is released from prison after serving eight years for murdering a rival gang leader in order to obtain the land rights to a landfill for the Kotaki clan and he discovers that the world has c...
Who directed Dissolution Rites?
Dissolution Rites was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
How long is Dissolution Rites?
Dissolution Rites has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Dissolution Rites released?
Dissolution Rites was released on April 1, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dissolution Rites?
The main cast of Dissolution Rites includes Koji Tsuruta, Tetsuro Tamba, Junko Miyazono, Fumio Watanabe, Misako Watanabe.