Two Lives, Two Yakuza
Originally released in 1964. Two Lives, Two Yakuza is a crime/drama film. directed by Tsuneo Kobayashi.
Starring Koji Tsuruta, Sumiko Fuji, and Shigeru Amachi
Synopsis
An early ninkyo film from before the genre had truly established its form. Koji Tsuruta plays an honourable outlaw who saves an older man from an ambush. It turns out the man is the head of a hard working clan appointed to a railway construction project. A ruthless yakuza gang is also trying to get their share of the project and attempts to sabotage the work. After the old man dies, his son (Sonny Chiba) and daughter (Junko Fuji) try to complete the project. Tsuruta joins them while also falling in love with a local woman working in a bar (after all, Tsuruta always was more of a lover than his stoic colleague Takakura).
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Two Lives, Two Yakuza about?
An early ninkyo film from before the genre had truly established its form. Koji Tsuruta plays an honourable outlaw who saves an older man from an ambush. It turns out the man is the head of a hard ...
Who directed Two Lives, Two Yakuza?
Two Lives, Two Yakuza was directed by Tsuneo Kobayashi.
How long is Two Lives, Two Yakuza?
Two Lives, Two Yakuza has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Two Lives, Two Yakuza released?
Two Lives, Two Yakuza was released on September 23, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Two Lives, Two Yakuza?
The main cast of Two Lives, Two Yakuza includes Koji Tsuruta, Sumiko Fuji, Shigeru Amachi, Takeshi Katō, Eijirō Yanagi.