Akumyo: shima arashi (1974)
Set in 1937, this is the story of Asakichi, who is played by Shiuntaro Katsu, best known as being Zatoichi in 26 films. Asakichi has been disowned by his father for gambling, so he heads off to make his living in cockfighting. He, in quick order, wins some money, takes up with a fallen geisha and quickly comes in conflict with the yakuza. Besting their top man, Asakichi, is drawn into the life of a yakuza despite his efforts to remain outside of it. (imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Yasuzô Masumura
Written By: Yoshikata Yoda
Starring: Shintarô Katsu, Haruko Sugimura, Hideji Ôtaki, Kirin Kiki, Kin'ya Kitaôji, Ganjirô Nakamura, Hiroko Isayama, Yukiyo Toake, Kiwako Taichi, Mariko Mochizuki, Jôji Ai
Genres: Drama, Crime, Action, Adventure
AKA: Akumyo: Notorious Dragon
Country: Japan
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