Tag Archives: Ken Takakura

It is almost unheard of for a ninkyô or jitsuroku yakuza to have an even halfway happy ending. Read More »

The eighth chapter of the “Showa Zankyoden” series. A story of lone wolf struggling with human compassion and duty. Read More »

In International Gangs of Kobe the opposite occurs; it’s Sugawara’s presence that brings out Takakura’s ruthless side. Read More »

Hishakaku asks his woman, Otoyo, a former geisha, to move to Tokyo, where they are taken in by Boss Kokin. Read More »

Retired yakuza gangster Shuji (Ken Takakura) moves back from Osaka to a remote coastal village Read More »

A lonely gangster tries recruiting men to plunder a respected and powerful gang. Read More »

When Honjo is selected as Kansai district’s chairman, Iwasa of the rival gang asks Itsuki to do everything possible Read More »

The story of Tei, a female coalmine operator, who risks her life to protect the business that was passed on by her late husband. Read More »

An exciting tale of action on the distant northern island of Hokkaido around the beginning Read More »

Based on a celebrated book by Kuniko Mukoda, this film directed by Yasuo Furuhata tells of a close friendship undone by love. Read More »