A Yakuza in Love
恋極道
Synopsis
When an innocent young country girl falls for a low level yakuza, she enters a completely different world in which the line between good and evil are quickly blurred. Through great ups and downs their love will be tested, but the ultimate test lies in whether or not they will survive the downward pull of the lifestyle they have chosen.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rokurō Mochizuki
- Screenplay & Story
- Izuru Narushima
- Original Title
- 恋極道
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rokurō Mochizuki
Izuru Narushima, Yukio Yamanouchi, Ryou Sakonji
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Rokurō Mochizuki
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Izuru Narushima
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What is A Yakuza in Love about?
When an innocent young country girl falls for a low level yakuza, she enters a completely different world in which the line between good and evil are quickly blurred. Through great ups and downs their love will be tested, but the ultimate test lies in whether or not they will survive the downward pull of the lifestyle they have chosen.
Who directed A Yakuza in Love?
A Yakuza in Love was directed by Rokurō Mochizuki.
Who stars in A Yakuza in Love?
The principal cast of A Yakuza in Love includes Eiji Okuda, Yūna Natsuo, Shunsuke Matsuoka, All Kyojin, Eiji Minakata.
When was A Yakuza in Love released and how long is it?
A Yakuza in Love was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Is A Yakuza in Love based on a book or true story?
A Yakuza in Love is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Yukio Yamanouchi", Comic Book: "Ryou Sakonji".