Showdown in Blood movie poster

Showdown in Blood

August 28, 1957 1h 29m

Originally released in 1957. Showdown in Blood is a drama/action film. directed by Eiichi Koishi. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ken Takakura, Eiji Okada, and Masako Nakamura

Synopsis

Hayata and his best friend Ushijima came to Tokyo to become champions. Hayata repeatedly sought to join Tamura's boxing club, but Tamura fell in love with Ushijima's punch. Then Hayata decides to become Ushijima's manager and make good money on his friend's talent. Ushijima himself is a peaceful, kind guy who doesn't really like boxing, but under the wise guidance of Hayata, he starts to defeat one opponent after another...

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 28, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Toei Company

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Showdown in Blood about?

Hayata and his best friend Ushijima came to Tokyo to become champions. Hayata repeatedly sought to join Tamura's boxing club, but Tamura fell in love with Ushijima's punch. Then Hayata decides to b...

Who directed Showdown in Blood?

Showdown in Blood was directed by Eiichi Koishi.

How long is Showdown in Blood?

Showdown in Blood has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was Showdown in Blood released?

Showdown in Blood was released on August 28, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Showdown in Blood?

The main cast of Showdown in Blood includes Ken Takakura, Eiji Okada, Masako Nakamura, Yoshi Katō, Tokue Hanazawa.