Japan's Top Gangster (1973)
Original title: 山口組三代目
Japan's Top Gangster is a 1973 Japanese-language action movie directed by Kōsaku Yamashita, with a running time of 1h 42m. It stars Ken Takakura, Tetsuro Tamba and Bunta Sugawara.
A boy born in a poor village in Tokushima spends his days idly until a chance meeting sets him on the road to becoming boss of Japan's largest gang. This epic film is the first part of greatest true-life series based on autobiography of the Yamaguchi-gumi's third leader, Taoka Kazuo.
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What is Japan's Top Gangster about?
A boy born in a poor village in Tokushima spends his days idly until a chance meeting sets him on the road to becoming boss of Japan's largest gang. This epic film is the first part of greatest true-life series based on autobiography of the Yamaguchi-gumi's third leader, Taoka Kazuo.
When was Japan's Top Gangster released?
Japan's Top Gangster was released on 11 August 1973.
How long is Japan's Top Gangster?
Japan's Top Gangster runs 1h 42m.
Who made Japan's Top Gangster?
Japan's Top Gangster was directed by Kōsaku Yamashita.