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Hunter in the Dark (1979)

Movie ★ 6.3 137 min

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.

Hideo Gosha Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 17, 1979
Runtime
137 min
IMDb
tt0079317
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Studio
, Haiyuza Theater Company

Themes

Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai Tatsuya Nakadai Gomyo Kiyoemon Keiko Kishi Keiko Kishi Omon Ayumi Ishida Ayumi Ishida Oriwa Makoto Fujita Makoto Fujita Kasuke Isao Natsuyagi Isao Natsuyagi Sharaku Kayo Matsuo Kayo Matsuo Oren Ai Kanzaki Ai Kanzaki Osaki Tatsuo Umemiya Tatsuo Umemiya Kawazu Hajime Hana Hajime Hana Hanba Yoshio Harada Yoshio Harada Yataro Tanigawa Tetsuro Tamba Tetsuro Tamba Okitsugu Tanuma Koji Yakusho Koji Yakusho Kuwano Mikio Narita Mikio Narita Gosun Hideji Ōtaki Hideji Ōtaki Shiba Yoshi Katō Yoshi Katō Zenzaemon Eijirō Tōno Eijirō Tōno Shogen Sonny Chiba Sonny Chiba Samon Shimoguni Hideo Murota Hideo Murota

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hunter in the Dark about?
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.
Who directed Hunter in the Dark?
Hunter in the Dark was directed by Hideo Gosha.
Who stars in Hunter in the Dark?
Hunter in the Dark stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiko Kishi, Ayumi Ishida, Makoto Fujita.
When was Hunter in the Dark released?
Hunter in the Dark is a 1979 action, adventure, drama, crime film.
Where can I watch Hunter in the Dark?
You can watch Hunter in the Dark with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.