Hunter in the Dark (1979)
Original title: 闇の狩人
Hunter in the Dark is a 1979 Japanese-language action movie directed by Hideo Gosha, with a running time of 2h 17m. It stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiko Kishi and Ayumi Ishida.
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.
Where to watch Hunter in the Dark
Stream: Criterion Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
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