Red Peony Gambler (1968)
Original title: 緋牡丹博徒
Red Peony Gambler is a 1968 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kōsaku Yamashita, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Sumiko Fuji, Ken Takakura and Tomisaburō Wakayama.
Ryuko was raised by her father, a gambler named Senzo Yano in Kumamoto, Kyushu, after her mother died when she was little. When she turned 18 years old, her father was attacked and killed by a stranger in alley. Ryuko then dissolves her yakuza family, and, carrying the wallet left by the killer, she sets out on a journey to avenge her father’s death. Five years later, she wanders the nation, known only as! Red Peony Oryu who has a red peony tattooed on her shoulder and has the defiance and courage of a man. She meets Katagiri - a loner gambler, Kumatora - boss of a family in Shikoku, and Otaka - female boss of the Doman Family in Osaka. With their help, she finally catches up with the man who murdered her father.
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What is Red Peony Gambler about?
Ryuko was raised by her father, a gambler named Senzo Yano in Kumamoto, Kyushu, after her mother died when she was little. When she turned 18 years old, her father was attacked and killed by a stranger in alley. Ryuko then dissolves her yakuza family, and, carrying the wallet left by the killer, she sets out on a journey to avenge her father’s death. Five years later, she wanders the nation, known only as! Red Peony Oryu who has a red peony tattooed on her shoulder and has the defiance and courage of a man. She meets Katagiri - a loner gambler, Kumatora - boss of a family in Shikoku, and Otaka - female boss of the Doman Family in Osaka. With their help, she finally catches up with the man who murdered her father.
When was Red Peony Gambler released?
Red Peony Gambler was released on 14 September 1968.
How long is Red Peony Gambler?
Red Peony Gambler runs 1h 38m.
Who made Red Peony Gambler?
Red Peony Gambler was directed by Kōsaku Yamashita.
Where can I watch Red Peony Gambler?
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