The Killer
暴力団 乗り込み
Synopsis
A former gang leader and lone wolf who has left the organization works behind the scenes in a new city to take revenge on a giant alliance of organizations. This film is amongst the last "straight" yakuza films made at Nikkatsu before the studio's switch-over to pinku eiga.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mio Ezaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshi Yokota, Ryuzo Nakanishi
- Original Title
- 暴力団 乗り込み
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mio Ezaki
Yoshi Yokota, Ryuzo Nakanishi
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshi Yokota
Screenplay
Mio Ezaki
Director
Ryuzo Nakanishi
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Killer about?
A former gang leader and lone wolf who has left the organization works behind the scenes in a new city to take revenge on a giant alliance of organizations. This film is amongst the last "straight" yakuza films made at Nikkatsu before the studio's switch-over to pinku eiga.
Who directed The Killer?
The Killer was directed by Mio Ezaki.
Who stars in The Killer?
The principal cast of The Killer includes Akira Kobayashi, Meiko Kaji, Shōki Fukae, Rinichi Yamamoto, Eiji Gō.
When was The Killer released and how long is it?
The Killer was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.