Three Yakuza (1965)
Original title: 股旅 三人やくざ
Three Yakuza is a 1965 Japanese-language action movie directed by Tadashi Sawashima, with a running time of 2h. It stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Tatsuya Nakadai and Takashi Shimura.
A tale of three Yakuza gamblers who traveled Japan during the samurai era living by their wits and sword skills. Told in 3 separate vignettes, each part tells the story of a different drifter’s life. Part 1: A man is on the run after killing two Hasshu Officials to avenge his Boss. He must make a life or death decision as he is asked to protect a gang from attack. Part 2: A pair of gamblers chased out of a crooked game must fight not only their pursuers, but the ghosts of their pasts as well. Part 3: A wanderer who wants to live according to the Yakuza Code, but is not sure that he can do so when asked to save a town from an evil official.
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What is Three Yakuza about?
A tale of three Yakuza gamblers who traveled Japan during the samurai era living by their wits and sword skills. Told in 3 separate vignettes, each part tells the story of a different drifter’s life. Part 1: A man is on the run after killing two Hasshu Officials to avenge his Boss. He must make a life or death decision as he is asked to protect a gang from attack. Part 2: A pair of gamblers chased out of a crooked game must fight not only their pursuers, but the ghosts of their pasts as well. Part 3: A wanderer who wants to live according to the Yakuza Code, but is not sure that he can do so when asked to save a town from an evil official.
When was Three Yakuza released?
Three Yakuza was released on 22 May 1965.
How long is Three Yakuza?
Three Yakuza runs 2h.
Who made Three Yakuza?
Three Yakuza was directed by Tadashi Sawashima.