Three Yakuza
Originally released in 1965. Three Yakuza is a action/adventure film. directed by Tadashi Sawashima. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kinnosuke Nakamura, Tatsuya Nakadai, and Takashi Shimura
Synopsis
A tale of three Yakuza gamblers who traveled Japan during the samurai era living by their wits and sword skills. Told in 3 separate vignettes, each part tells the story of a different drifter’s life. Part 1: A man is on the run after killing two Hasshu Officials to avenge his Boss. He must make a life or death decision as he is asked to protect a gang from attack. Part 2: A pair of gamblers chased out of a crooked game must fight not only their pursuers, but the ghosts of their pasts as well. Part 3: A wanderer who wants to live according to the Yakuza Code, but is not sure that he can do so when asked to save a town from an evil official.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (4 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 Three Yakuza about?
A tale of three Yakuza gamblers who traveled Japan during the samurai era living by their wits and sword skills. Told in 3 separate vignettes, each part tells the story of a different drifter’s l...
Who directed Three Yakuza?
Three Yakuza was directed by Tadashi Sawashima.
How long is Three Yakuza?
Three Yakuza has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Three Yakuza released?
Three Yakuza was released on May 22, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Three Yakuza?
The main cast of Three Yakuza includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Tatsuya Nakadai, Takashi Shimura, Hiroki Matsukata, Hiroko Sakuramachi.