Yami no karyudo

Jun 17 1979 Not Rated 2h 17m
Action, Adventure, Drama

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Hideo Gosha, Shôtarô Ikenami

Directed by

Hideo Gosha

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Shochiku

Languages

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
638
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA