Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1 (2009)

Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1 (2009) poster

The powerful organization Fifth-Generation Tōdō-gumi, based in Osaka’s Minami district, is led by Wakagashira Ōtani (Ryu Daisuke), under whom Yuji Mikasa (Musashi Ken) walks the path of the old-school yakuza code. Devoted to daily sword training and upholding traditional values, Mikasa’s peaceful days take a sharp turn when he commits a murder to cover for his younger protégé. The situation spirals out of control. As the yakuza world grows more entangled with politics, the organization’s boss, Myojin, announces his retirement. Seizing the opportunity, the cunning Serizawa (Kawano Taro) plots to oust Ōtani by any means necessary. Worse still, Mikasa’s own “civilian killing” ends up pushing his respected boss into a corner...

Director: Seiichi Shirai
Runtime: 80 min
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Production: Rights Cube
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Seiichi Shirai

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1 about?
The powerful organization Fifth-Generation Tōdō-gumi, based in Osaka’s Minami district, is led by Wakagashira Ōtani (Ryu Daisuke), under whom Yuji Mikasa (Musashi Ken) walks the path of the old-school yakuza code. Devoted to daily sword training and upholding traditional values, Mikasa’s peaceful days take a sharp turn when he commits a murder to cover for his younger protégé. The situation spirals out of control. As the yakuza world grows more entangled with politics, the organization’s boss, Myojin, announces his retirement. Seizing the opportunity, the cunning Serizawa (Kawano Taro) plots to oust Ōtani by any means necessary. Worse still, Mikasa’s own “civilian killing” ends up pushing his respected boss into a corner...
Who directed Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1?
Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1 was directed by Seiichi Shirai.
Who stars in Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1?
Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1 stars Ken Musashi, Daisuke Ryū, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, Kazuya Kimura, Tamotsu Ishibashi, Kentarou Nakakura.
How long is Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1?
Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1 has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
Where was Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1 produced?
Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1 was produced in Japan.