Three Rogues
三匹の悪党
Synopsis
Two lone wolf yakuza (Hideki Takahashi and Kunie Tanaka) rob a gambling den, then split up when pursued by the angry gang. They eventually meet again at Tanaka's mother's rural farmhouse. By then, one-eyed Kobayashi has wrangled his way into the scenario, intending to get a split of the proceeds (since he had helped them get away). Although there is some dissension amongst the three, they eventually close ranks to fend off their stubborn, relentless pursuers. Unhappily, Tanaka’s mother (Chieko Naniwa) is killed in the process. There are also love interests (Yoshiko Machida and Kayo Matsuo) and some humor along the way. An admirably different approach to the formulaic ninkyo yakuza programmer, filmed largely in sweltering summer countryside locations.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akinori Matsuo
- Screenplay & Story
- Seiji Hoshikawa
- Original Score
- Masayoshi Ikeda
- Original Title
- 三匹の悪党
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akinori Matsuo
Seiji Hoshikawa
Masayoshi Ikeda
Kazumi Iwasa
Department Leadership Roster
Seiji Hoshikawa
Screenplay
Akinori Matsuo
Director
Kazumi Iwasa
Director of Photography
Masayoshi Ikeda
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Rogues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Rogues about?
Two lone wolf yakuza (Hideki Takahashi and Kunie Tanaka) rob a gambling den, then split up when pursued by the angry gang. They eventually meet again at Tanaka's mother's rural farmhouse. By then, one-eyed Kobayashi has wrangled his way into the scenario, intending to get a split of the proceeds (since he had helped them get away). Although there is some dissension amongst the three, they eventually close ranks to fend off their stubborn, relentless pursuers. Unhappily, Tanaka’s mother (Chieko Naniwa) is killed in the process. There are also love interests (Yoshiko Machida and Kayo Matsuo) and some humor along the way. An admirably different approach to the formulaic ninkyo yakuza programmer, filmed largely in sweltering summer countryside locations.
Who directed Three Rogues?
Three Rogues was directed by Akinori Matsuo.
Who stars in Three Rogues?
The principal cast of Three Rogues includes Akira Kobayashi, Hideki Takahashi, Kunie Tanaka, Kayo Matsuo, Shōki Fukae.
When was Three Rogues released and how long is it?
Three Rogues was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Rogues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Rogues was composed by Masayoshi Ikeda.