A Man With Dragon Tattoos (1962)

A Man With Dragon Tattoos (1962) poster

In the late 1890s, coal is a precious new natural resource. During an era of rapid economic growth, dreams are instilled into the lives of many across Japan. A vigorous young man with a look of fearless determination, sets foot on the northern part of Kyushu, an area where Yakuza thrived. His name is Kingoro Tamai (Yujiro Ishihara). With plans to travel the world, Kingoro worked diligently at a coal mine. His loyalty and hard work earned the respect of his peers, his courage won the heart of the beautiful Mon (Ruriko Asaoka), and his success evoked jealousy in his enemies.

Director: Toshio Masuda
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 109 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Harumi Ibe
Cinematography: Yoshihiro Yamazaki
Editing: Masanori Tsujii
Production: Nikkatsu Corporation
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

yakuza, taisho period

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Man With Dragon Tattoos about?
In the late 1890s, coal is a precious new natural resource. During an era of rapid economic growth, dreams are instilled into the lives of many across Japan. A vigorous young man with a look of fearless determination, sets foot on the northern part of Kyushu, an area where Yakuza thrived. His name is Kingoro Tamai (Yujiro Ishihara). With plans to travel the world, Kingoro worked diligently at a coal mine. His loyalty and hard work earned the respect of his peers, his courage won the heart of the beautiful Mon (Ruriko Asaoka), and his success evoked jealousy in his enemies.
Who directed A Man With Dragon Tattoos?
A Man With Dragon Tattoos was directed by Toshio Masuda.
Who stars in A Man With Dragon Tattoos?
A Man With Dragon Tattoos stars Yūjirō Ishihara, Ruriko Asaoka, Ryōji Hayama, Kaneko Iwasaki, Mari Shiraki, Shinsuke Ashida.
How long is A Man With Dragon Tattoos?
A Man With Dragon Tattoos has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is A Man With Dragon Tattoos?
A Man With Dragon Tattoos is a Crime, Drama film.
Where was A Man With Dragon Tattoos produced?
A Man With Dragon Tattoos was produced in Japan.