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Three Rogues

Oct 19, 1968 · 1h 22m
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Action
Crime
Drama

PLOT

Two lone wolf yakuza (Hideki Takahashi and Kunie Tanaka) rob a gambling den, then split up when pursued by the angry gang. They eventually meet again at Tanaka's mother's rural farmhouse. By then, one-eyed Kobayashi has wrangled his way into the scenario, intending to get a split of the proceeds (since he had helped them get away). Although there is some dissension amongst the three, they eventually close ranks to fend off their stubborn, relentless pursuers. Unhappily, Tanaka’s mother (Chieko Naniwa) is killed in the process. There are also love interests (Yoshiko Machida and Kayo Matsuo) and some humor along the way. An admirably different approach to the formulaic ninkyo yakuza programmer, filmed largely in sweltering summer countryside locations.

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CAST

Akira Kobayashi
Hideki Takahashi
Kunie Tanaka
Kayo Matsuo
Shōki Fukae
Chieko Naniwa
Hiroshi Kondō
Shirō Yanase
Directed by Akinori Matsuo

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
JA
Budget
—
Revenue
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Production
Nikkatsu Corporation
Country
JP

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