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The Big Boss

April 12, 1963 1h 32m

Originally released in 1963. The Big Boss is a crime/drama film. directed by Yasushi Sasaki.

Starring Chiezo Kataoka, Ken Takakura, and Shinjirō Ehara

Synopsis

A shooting incident occurs at the Asahina family gambling hall in Tokyo's Joto district. It is the work of Gaijin boss Brown and his henchman Yamaoka, whose territory is in the Jonan district, in response to Kikuya, the head of the Asahina family, refusing to join the Syndicate. Yamaoka relentlessly pursues the Asahina family and uses his brother Komatsu to kill Shibaki, Kikuya's brother, who owns Nagoya territory. When Kikuya receives information that a general meeting of the Brown and Yamaoka Syndicate is to be held in Nagoya, he is determined to root out the syndicate and rushes to Nagoya, ready to die...

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 12, 1963 62 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Toei Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Big Boss about?

A shooting incident occurs at the Asahina family gambling hall in Tokyo's Joto district. It is the work of Gaijin boss Brown and his henchman Yamaoka, whose territory is in the Jonan district, in r...

Who directed The Big Boss?

The Big Boss was directed by Yasushi Sasaki.

How long is The Big Boss?

The Big Boss has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was The Big Boss released?

The Big Boss was released on April 12, 1963 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Big Boss?

The main cast of The Big Boss includes Chiezo Kataoka, Ken Takakura, Shinjirō Ehara, Tatsuo Umemiya, Chiyoko Honma.