Movie
6.2/10
1979
2h 17m
ja
Action
Adventure
Drama
Crime
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.
Director
Hideo Gosha
Writers
Kaneo Ikegami
Movie Information
Release Date
June 17, 1979
Runtime
2h 17m
Status
Released
Original Language
ja
Vote Count
19
Production
Haiyuza Theater Company
