Rampaging Dragon of the North (1966)
Original title: 北海の暴れ竜
Rampaging Dragon of the North is a 1966 Japanese-language crime movie directed by Kinji Fukasaku, with a running time of 1h 25m. It stars Tatsuo Umemiya, Shingo Yamashiro and Jiro Okazaki.
The son of a prominent member of a fishing community returns home after a stint with the yakuza to find his father has died under orders of a local gang leader. He sets out to avenge his father, keeping his plans secret from his mother who is cold to him since his perceived abandonment of the family. This wonderful, if little-seen, Fukasaku gem deals with family, community and what it means to do right by both.
Quick answers
What is Rampaging Dragon of the North about?
The son of a prominent member of a fishing community returns home after a stint with the yakuza to find his father has died under orders of a local gang leader. He sets out to avenge his father, keeping his plans secret from his mother who is cold to him since his perceived abandonment of the family. This wonderful, if little-seen, Fukasaku gem deals with family, community and what it means to do right by both.
When was Rampaging Dragon of the North released?
Rampaging Dragon of the North was released on 22 October 1966.
How long is Rampaging Dragon of the North?
Rampaging Dragon of the North runs 1h 25m.
Who made Rampaging Dragon of the North?
Rampaging Dragon of the North was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.