Tag Archives: Sumiko Fuji

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

Oryu searches for a blind girl she left behind but gets involved in a Yakuza turf war. Read More »

The oyabun (yakuza capo) of the clan controlling gambling in the Tokyo district dies suddenly 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 »

This is yet another ninkyô yakuza film that seems to be (unconsciously?) trying to deal Read More »

Hidejuro is sent to prison after killing the boss of a rival family. Read More »

It’s brother against brother and father against son in this all-star yakuza epic. Read More »

A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but as his determination impresses Read More »