Tokyo Drifter (1966)

Directors:

Seijun Suzuki

Writers:

Kôhan Kawauchi

Actors:

Tsuyoshi Izumi, Masatoshi Takase, Tadayuki Kitakami, Ken Mizoguchi, Tessen Nakahira, Hiroshi Takao

Synopsis:

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.
  • Crime
  • Action
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Tokyo Drifter (1966)

A very colourful and energetic 1960s blast of Japanese pop culture paired with a complicated, satirical take on the Yakuza gang. Packed with wild imagery, action, and amazing cinematography, Suzuki’s bizarre crime film is very Warhol and a real treat for fans of the genre.
dane
August 5, 2012