Scoundrel
極道
Synopsis
Shimamura is a violent street thug who joins the yakuza & is merciless & unscrupulous on his rise, lacking any sense of either duty or chivalry. When imprisoned, he is repeatedly transferred from one prison to another, because no one can handle him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kōsaku Yamashita
- Screenplay & Story
- Isao Matsumoto, Motohiro Torii
- Original Score
- Masao Yagi
- Original Title
- 極道
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kōsaku Yamashita
Isao Matsumoto, Motohiro Torii
Masao Yagi
Nagaki Yamagishi
Kozo Horiike
Department Leadership Roster
Kōsaku Yamashita
Director
Isao Matsumoto
Screenplay
Motohiro Torii
Screenplay
Nagaki Yamagishi
Director of Photography
Masao Yagi
Original Music Composer
Kozo Horiike
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scoundrel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scoundrel about?
Shimamura is a violent street thug who joins the yakuza & is merciless & unscrupulous on his rise, lacking any sense of either duty or chivalry. When imprisoned, he is repeatedly transferred from one prison to another, because no one can handle him.
Who directed Scoundrel?
Scoundrel was directed by Kōsaku Yamashita.
Who stars in Scoundrel?
The principal cast of Scoundrel includes Tomisaburō Wakayama, Minoru Ōki, Kyōsuke Machida, Nijiko Kiyokawa, Bunta Sugawara.
When was Scoundrel released and how long is it?
Scoundrel was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Scoundrel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scoundrel was composed by Masao Yagi.