An Ode to Yakuza
"Don't talk to her, don't touch her, and don't make a move on her!"
Originally released in 1970. An Ode to Yakuza is a action/crime film. directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
Starring Shintarō Katsu, Naoko Ohtani, and Yūsuke Kawazu
Synopsis
Tatematsu Minoru, a yakuza belonging to the Ishikawa group that runs the Shinjuku area, has a beautiful sister named Akane. He dreams of sending her to college and turning her into a perfect young lady. He's extremely fond of Akane. His fondness for her goes beyond how he feels about his mistress, Kanae. And yet, Akane feels alone. Now, a new tutor comes into her life that seems to have taken a liking to her...
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shintarō Katsu
as Minoru Tatematsu
Naoko Ohtani
as Akane Tatematsu
Yūsuke Kawazu
as Shigetaro Kaizuka
Kiwako Taichi
as Kanae Honda
Masakazu Tamura
as Yuji Inumaru
Yoshi Katō
as Taisuke Inumaru, Akane's Father
Michiko Araki
as Rie Inumaru
Asao Uchida
as Ishikawa
Yoshihiko Aoyama
as Susumu Honda
Sei Hiraizumi
as Hisai
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An Ode to Yakuza about?
Tatematsu Minoru, a yakuza belonging to the Ishikawa group that runs the Shinjuku area, has a beautiful sister named Akane. He dreams of sending her to college and turning her into a perfect young ...
Who directed An Ode to Yakuza?
An Ode to Yakuza was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
How long is An Ode to Yakuza?
An Ode to Yakuza has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was An Ode to Yakuza released?
An Ode to Yakuza was released on July 11, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in An Ode to Yakuza?
The main cast of An Ode to Yakuza includes Shintarō Katsu, Naoko Ohtani, Yūsuke Kawazu, Kiwako Taichi, Masakazu Tamura.