Retaliation

1968· 94 min★ 6.7· Action, Crime

Emerging from a stint in prison, yakuza lieutenant Sumukawa discovers that his gang has disintegrated. An ambitious type, he quickly hooks up with another gang who promise him a prominent position if he helps them deal with a rival family. But bonds are made to be broken, and pledges of loyalty soon give way to competition, betrayal and — naturally — retaliation.

Cast: Akira Kobayashi, Joe Shishido, Tamio Kawachi

Director: Yasuharu Hasebe