Akumyo: Notorious Dragon (1974)
About small-time gangster Asakichi's chaotic life in the 1930s. His gambling addiction means that he must not continue working in the family business. Instead he supports himself by arranging cockfights. He becomes ex-geisha Okinu's patron and lover, and falls directly into disfavor with the yakuza.
Director: Yasuzō Masumura
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: April 24, 1974
Cast
Screenplay
- Toko Kon (Original Story)
- Yoshikata Yoda (Screenplay)
Music: Isao Tomita
Cinematography: Kazuo Miyagawa
Production: Katsu Production
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Yasuzō Masumura
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Akumyo: Notorious Dragon about?
- About small-time gangster Asakichi's chaotic life in the 1930s. His gambling addiction means that he must not continue working in the family business. Instead he supports himself by arranging cockfights. He becomes ex-geisha Okinu's patron and lover, and falls directly into disfavor with the yakuza.
- Who directed Akumyo: Notorious Dragon?
- Akumyo: Notorious Dragon was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
- Who stars in Akumyo: Notorious Dragon?
- Akumyo: Notorious Dragon stars Shintarō Katsu, Kinya Kitaoji, Yukiyo Toake, Kiwako Taichi, Hiroko Isayama, Kirin Kiki.
- How long is Akumyo: Notorious Dragon?
- Akumyo: Notorious Dragon has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Where was Akumyo: Notorious Dragon produced?
- Akumyo: Notorious Dragon was produced in Japan.