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The Okinawa War of Ten Years

The Okinawa War of Ten Years

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 3, 1978

Runtime

1h 42m

Genres

Crime

User Score

57%

Original Title

沖縄10年戦争

Production Companies

Toei Company

Director

Akinori Matsuo

Description

After World War II, when Okinawa was under control of the United States, the local yakuza prospered. But when Okinawa is returned to Japan, the mainland yakuza tries to take over; the local yakuza tries to compete. Now sides are drawn among the local yakuza guys who used to be best friends since their childhood, and brother fights brother. It results in the biggest yakuza war in Okinawa.