King of the Gang
ギャングの帝王
Synopsis
The 11th and final film in the Gang series. Most of the films had different directors and cast, and were only connected by the title and Toei's marketing department. Unlike the early entries, which were jazzy capers, this final entry is a prototype jitsuroku yakuza film. Just back from the war, Noboru Ando leads a gang of war vets turned gangster in the US occupied streets of Tokyo. They get into a conflict with a Chinese gang as well as the military police. Tetsuro Tamba appears as a police chief trying to bring peace to the streets; 1st wave pinky violence star Masumi Tachibana is a girl grieving his dead gangster father.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasuo Furuhata
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshihiro Ishimatsu
- Original Title
- ギャングの帝王
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasuo Furuhata
Yoshihiro Ishimatsu
Hanjirō Nakazawa
Department Leadership Roster
Yasuo Furuhata
Director
Yoshihiro Ishimatsu
Screenplay
Hanjirō Nakazawa
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of the Gang
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King of the Gang about?
The 11th and final film in the Gang series. Most of the films had different directors and cast, and were only connected by the title and Toei's marketing department. Unlike the early entries, which were jazzy capers, this final entry is a prototype jitsuroku yakuza film. Just back from the war, Noboru Ando leads a gang of war vets turned gangster in the US occupied streets of Tokyo. They get into a conflict with a Chinese gang as well as the military police. Tetsuro Tamba appears as a police chief trying to bring peace to the streets; 1st wave pinky violence star Masumi Tachibana is a girl grieving his dead gangster father.
Who directed King of the Gang?
King of the Gang was directed by Yasuo Furuhata.
Who stars in King of the Gang?
The principal cast of King of the Gang includes Noboru Andō, Sonny Chiba, Masumi Tachibana, Shingo Yamashiro, Eijirō Yanagi.
When was King of the Gang released and how long is it?
King of the Gang was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.