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
Crew
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