Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation
緋牡丹博徒 一宿一飯
Synopsis
A local yakuza boss of a silk farming town shows kindness to the wandering gambler Oryu by letting her stay at his residence. When a rival yakuza gang, who wants to take over the town’s businesses, murders him, Oryu is obliged to protect his children and business.
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Original 1968 Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-01
Top Cast
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Sumiko Fuji
O-Ryu
Bin Amatsu
Tomisaburō Wakayama
Torakichi Kumazaka
Koji Tsuruta
Shûtaro Kazama
Bunta Sugawara
Shiraishi
Junpei Arishima
Jôkichi
Daisuke Awaji
Itagaki
Shôgo Egami
Dorogame
Tatsuo Endō
Gisuke Kuramochi
Michitarō Mizushima
Eisuke Togasaki
Yuki Shirono
Machi Togasaki
Ken'ichirô Imura
Taichi Togasaki
Kunio Murai
Yûkichi Togasaki
Kojirō Kawanami
Sasagawa
Mineko Maruhira
Kiyoko Kumazaka
Reiichi Hatanaka
Teppodake
Mari Shiraki
Oren
Eriko Nishioka
Yasu
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norifumi Suzuki
- Screenplay & Story
- Tatsuo Nogami, Norifumi Suzuki
- Original Score
- Takeo Watanabe
- Original Title
- 緋牡丹博徒 一宿一飯
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norifumi Suzuki
Tatsuo Nogami, Norifumi Suzuki
Takeo Watanabe
Osamu Furuya
Kozo Horiike
Kōji Shundō
Department Leadership Roster
Norifumi Suzuki
Director
Tatsuo Nogami
Screenplay
Norifumi Suzuki
Screenplay
Takeo Watanabe
Original Music Composer
Osamu Furuya
Director of Photography
Kozo Horiike
Editor
Kōji Shundō
Producer
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What is Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation about?
A local yakuza boss of a silk farming town shows kindness to the wandering gambler Oryu by letting her stay at his residence. When a rival yakuza gang, who wants to take over the town’s businesses, murders him, Oryu is obliged to protect his children and business.
Who directed Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation?
Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation was directed by Norifumi Suzuki.
Who stars in Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation?
The principal cast of Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation includes Sumiko Fuji, Bin Amatsu, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Koji Tsuruta, Bunta Sugawara.
When was Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation released and how long is it?
Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation was composed by Takeo Watanabe.