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The Okinawa War of Ten Years (1978)

Movie ★ 6.2 102 min

Crime

After World War II, when Okinawa was under control of the United States, the local yakuza prospered. But when Okinawa is returned to Japan, the mainland yakuza tries to take over; the local yakuza tries to compete. Now sides are drawn among the local yakuza guys who used to be best friends since their childhood, and brother fights brother. It results in the biggest yakuza war in Okinawa.

Akinori Matsuo Director

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Released
June 3, 1978
Runtime
102 min
IMDb
tt0183593
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Cast

Hiroki Matsukata Hiroki Matsukata Sonny Chiba Sonny Chiba Yumiko Nogawa Yumiko Nogawa Takao Yamada Atsushi Watanabe Atsushi Watanabe Jirô Chiba Jirô Chiba Akira Nishikino Akira Nishikino Akira Oda Akira Oda Yayoi Watanabe Yayoi Watanabe Hiromi Kurita Hiromi Kurita Yōko Koizumi Yōko Koizumi Kantarō Suga Kantarō Suga Kenji Imai Kenji Imai Shōki Fukae Shōki Fukae Nobuo Kawai Harumi Sone Harumi Sone Shōtarō Hayashi Shōtarō Hayashi Yoshiro Ichikawa

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Okinawa War of Ten Years about?
After World War II, when Okinawa was under control of the United States, the local yakuza prospered. But when Okinawa is returned to Japan, the mainland yakuza tries to take over; the local yakuza tries to compete. Now sides are drawn among the local yakuza guys who used to be best friends since their childhood, and brother fights brother. It results in the biggest yakuza war in Okinawa.
Who directed The Okinawa War of Ten Years?
The Okinawa War of Ten Years was directed by Akinori Matsuo.
Who stars in The Okinawa War of Ten Years?
The Okinawa War of Ten Years stars Hiroki Matsukata, Sonny Chiba, Yumiko Nogawa, Takao Yamada.
When was The Okinawa War of Ten Years released?
The Okinawa War of Ten Years is a 1978 crime film.
Where can I watch The Okinawa War of Ten Years?
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