Hunter in the Dark

1979· 137 min★ 7.0· Action, Adventure, Drama, Crime

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.

Cast: Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiko Kishi, Ayumi Ishida

Director: Hideo Gosha