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Hunter in the Dark
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Hunter in the Dark
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Hunter in the Dark

6.2/ 10 19 votes 1979-06-17 2h 17m 2 popularity

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.

Director: Hideo Gosha

Cast

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Tatsuya Nakadai

Tatsuya Nakadai

Gomyo Kiyoemon

Keiko Kishi

Keiko Kishi

Omon

Ayumi Ishida

Ayumi Ishida

Oriwa

Makoto Fujita

Makoto Fujita

Kasuke

Isao Natsuyagi

Isao Natsuyagi

Sharaku

Kayo Matsuo

Kayo Matsuo

Oren

Ai Kanzaki

Ai Kanzaki

Osaki

Tatsuo Umemiya

Tatsuo Umemiya

Kawazu

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