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on August 29, 2017
This film is about Japanese gangsters called Yakuza. There are many Japanese films about Yakuza but not many American films with a star like Robert Mitchum. This film combines a very strong but moody story with good acting by all of the stars. It is a classic gangster film and also a classic Yakuza film.
The Yakuza in Japan occupy a special niche. They have their own code of honor and some even become famous. Unlike American gangs that try to stay invisible, some Yakuza gangs are well known and a few top leaders have even made TV appearances. This film has held up over the years and is still enjoyable today. Nice combination of a very solid story and excellent acting by both Japanese and American actors.
The Yakuza in Japan occupy a special niche. They have their own code of honor and some even become famous. Unlike American gangs that try to stay invisible, some Yakuza gangs are well known and a few top leaders have even made TV appearances. This film has held up over the years and is still enjoyable today. Nice combination of a very solid story and excellent acting by both Japanese and American actors.
on May 22, 2017
Modern crime noir with American and Japanese stars. When honorr and debt defined men. Moody, atmospheric, thoughtful.
on September 3, 2017
This is a very interesting story that doesn't overplay the Japanese niche of the 1970s. The sword and gun play are realistic, the Bushido code is displayed accurately but is subtle, shown more than spoken of. This is one of my personal favorites and I couldn't be more pleased to own this title. Keep your over-the-top Neo-Japanese films like Rising Sun, I would much rather buy The Yakuza. Ya can't beat the cool of Ken Tanaka
on February 26, 2017
This is a stellar restoration of this cult 1975 noir thriller probably one of Mitchum best later efforts. He pairs well with Tarakura Ken who was also in the later but inferior, "Black Rain", big Bob is supported by an excellent cast of Brian Keith, Richard Jordan and Herb Edelman. With a lush score by Dave Grusin and excellent Japanese cinematography, this one is a keeper.
on April 8, 2017
This is a good movie especially if you are a fan of Robert Mitchum.
on August 28, 2017
The movie that inspired a semi-sequel in Ridley Scott's (underrated Black Rain), The Yakuza features great performances from all of its principles, especially Ken Takakura and the late, great Richard Jordan.
on October 20, 2016
still and excellent movie about yakuza, even after all the action movies with high tech..this one is still a good one to watch over again
on March 25, 2017
Very cool action gangster movie with good cast.
