Tokyo Drifter (1966)
Original title: 東京流れ者
Tokyo Drifter is a 1966 Japanese-language thriller movie directed by Seijun Suzuki, with a running time of 1h 23m. It stars Tetsuya Watari, Chieko Matsubara and Hideaki Nitani.
After yakuza boss Kurata dissolves his own criminal empire, a rival kingpin offers a position to Kurata's top operative, Tetsuya "Phoenix Tetsu" Hondo. When the fiercely loyal Tetsu declines, Otsuka taps unstoppable Tatsuzo the "Viper", a ruthless gun-for-hire, to assassinate him. As the Viper trails his target through the countryside, the agile Phoenix Tetsu grows concerned that one of his former associates has betrayed him.
Quick answers
What is Tokyo Drifter about?
After yakuza boss Kurata dissolves his own criminal empire, a rival kingpin offers a position to Kurata's top operative, Tetsuya "Phoenix Tetsu" Hondo. When the fiercely loyal Tetsu declines, Otsuka taps unstoppable Tatsuzo the "Viper", a ruthless gun-for-hire, to assassinate him. As the Viper trails his target through the countryside, the agile Phoenix Tetsu grows concerned that one of his former associates has betrayed him.
When was Tokyo Drifter released?
Tokyo Drifter was released on 10 April 1966.
How long is Tokyo Drifter?
Tokyo Drifter runs 1h 23m.
Who made Tokyo Drifter?
Tokyo Drifter was directed by Seijun Suzuki.
Where can I watch Tokyo Drifter?
Tokyo Drifter is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Tokyo Drifter
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Tetsuya Watari as Tetsuya "Phoenix Tetsu" Hondo
- Chieko Matsubara as Chiharu
- Hideaki Nitani as Kenji Aizawa
- Tamio Kawachi as Tatsuzo the Viper
- Eiji Gō as Tanaka
- Tomoko Hamakawa as Mutsuko
- Takeshi Yoshida as Keiichi
- Isao Tamagawa as Umetani
- Eimei Esumi as Otsuka
- Ryuji Kita as Kurata
- Yuzo Kiura as Fujimura
- Hiroshi Chō as Kumamoto
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