Hunter in the Dark
6.3
1979
2h 17m
Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hired assassin, impresses yakuza boss Gomyo Kiyoemon with his skill. Gomyo hires Tanigawa as his bodyguard, or yojimbo, to protect him during an inter-clan conflict. Tanigawa quickly rises in stature in the clan, but finds his boss's enemies almost overwhelming.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
June 17, 1979
Runtime
2h 17m
Rating
6.3
(18 votes)
Genres
Action
Adventure
Drama
Crime
Production Companies
Shochiku
Haiyuza Theater Company
Overview
Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hired assassin, impresses yakuza boss Gomyo Kiyoemon with his skill. Gomyo hires Tanigawa as his bodyguard, or yojimbo, to protect him during an inter-clan conflict. Tanigawa quickly rises in stature in the clan, but finds his boss's enemies almost overwhelming.
