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King of the Widow-Killers

King of the Widow-Killers

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 25, 1971

Runtime

1h 28m

Genres

Romance

Original Title

未亡人ごろしの帝王

Production Companies

Toei Company

Director

Makoto Naito

Description

The third installment of the Emperor series, starring Tatsuo Umemiya as the man who rules the night world. Hiroshi rose through the ranks in Tokyo by fighting with women. However, when he returned to his hometown in Kyushu for his father's memorial service, his gambling partner Masa not only confiscated Hiroshi's store and bankbook, but was also saddled with debts in Hiroshi's name. Although Hiroshi was angry, he made a decision and decided to start over using his body. Starting with a female designer, he battles an antique art dealer, Master Nagauta, a female doctor, and many others, and finally battles a rich man's widow.