Hunter in the Dark

Plot Summary

Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hired assassin, impresses yakuza boss Gomyo Kiyoemon with his skill. Gomyo hires Tanigawa as his bodyguard, or yojimbo, to protect him during an inter-clan conflict. Tanigawa quickly rises in stature in the clan, but finds his boss's enemies almost overwhelming.

Top Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai Gomyo Kiyoemon

Keiko Kishi Omon

Ayumi Ishida Oriwa

Makoto Fujita Kasuke

Isao Natsuyagi Sharaku