An Ode to Yakuza

Name: An Ode to Yakuza
Director: Yasuzō Masumura
Genre: Action, Crime
Released: 1970-07-11
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Shintarō Katsu, Naoko Ohtani, Yūsuke Kawazu, Kiwako Taichi, Masakazu Tamura

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1970 · 94 min · Action · Crime · TMDB 7.0/10

Overview

Tatematsu Minoru, a yakuza belonging to the Ishikawa group that runs the Shinjuku area, has a beautiful sister named Akane. He dreams of sending her to college and turning her into a perfect young lady. He's extremely fond of Akane. His fondness for her goes beyond how he feels about his mistress, Kanae. And yet, Akane feels alone. Now, a new tutor comes into her life that seems to have taken a liking to her...

Directed by Yasuzō Masumura

Cast

Shintarō Katsu — Minoru Tatematsu
Naoko Ohtani — Akane Tatematsu
Yūsuke Kawazu — Shigetaro Kaizuka
Kiwako Taichi — Kanae Honda
Masakazu Tamura — Yuji Inumaru