Hunter in the Dark
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.
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Hunter in the Dark
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 17, 1979
Runtime
2h 17m
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Crime
User Score
65%
Original Title
闇の狩人
Production Companies
Shochiku, Haiyuza Theater Company
Director
Hideo Gosha
Description
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.