Hunter in the Dark
闇の狩人
Synopsis
Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hired assassin, impresses yakuza boss Gomyo Kiyoemon with his skill. Gomyo hires Tanigawa as his bodyguard, or yojimbo, to protect him during an inter-clan conflict. Tanigawa quickly rises in stature in the clan, but finds his boss's enemies almost overwhelming.
Top Cast
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Tatsuya Nakadai
Gomyo Kiyoemon
Keiko Kishi
Omon
Ayumi Ishida
Oriwa
Makoto Fujita
Kasuke
Isao Natsuyagi
Sharaku
Kayo Matsuo
Oren
Ai Kanzaki
Osaki
Tatsuo Umemiya
Kawazu
Hajime Hana
Hanba
Yoshio Harada
Yataro Tanigawa
Tetsuro Tamba
Okitsugu Tanuma
Koji Yakusho
Kuwano
Mikio Narita
Gosun
Hideji Ōtaki
Shiba
Yoshi Katō
Zenzaemon
Eijirō Tōno
Shogen
Sonny Chiba
Samon Shimoguni
Hideo Murota
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hideo Gosha
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneo Ikegami
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 闇の狩人
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku, Haiyuza Theater Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hideo Gosha
Kaneo Ikegami, Shotaro Ikenami
Masaru Satō
Tadashi Sakai
Michio Suwa
Shigemi Sugisaki, Gin'ichi Kishimoto, Masayuki Satō
Department Leadership Roster
Michio Suwa
Editor
Shigemi Sugisaki
Producer
Gin'ichi Kishimoto
Producer
Masayuki Satō
Producer
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Hideo Gosha
Director
Kaneo Ikegami
Screenplay
Tadashi Sakai
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hunter in the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hunter in the Dark about?
Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hired assassin, impresses yakuza boss Gomyo Kiyoemon with his skill. Gomyo hires Tanigawa as his bodyguard, or yojimbo, to protect him during an inter-clan conflict. Tanigawa quickly rises in stature in the clan, but finds his boss's enemies almost overwhelming.
Who directed Hunter in the Dark?
Hunter in the Dark was directed by Hideo Gosha.
Who stars in Hunter in the Dark?
The principal cast of Hunter in the Dark includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiko Kishi, Ayumi Ishida, Makoto Fujita, Isao Natsuyagi.
When was Hunter in the Dark released and how long is it?
Hunter in the Dark was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Hunter in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hunter in the Dark was composed by Masaru Satō.
Is Hunter in the Dark based on a book or true story?
Hunter in the Dark is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shotaro Ikenami".