Hunter in the Dark

Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hired assassin, impresses yakuza boss Gomyo Kiyoemon with his skill. Gomyo hires Tanigawa as his bodyguard, or yojimbo, to protect him during an inter-clan conflict. Tanigawa quickly rises in stature in the clan, but finds his boss's enemies almost overwhelming.

Country:

JP

Genre:

Action, Adventure, Drama, Crime

Released:

1979-06-17

Languages:

Japanese

Companies:

ShochikuHaiyuza Theater Company