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Hunter in the Dark (1979)

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Released June 17, 1979Runtime 2h 17mDirector Hideo Gosha

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.

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Cast of Hunter in the Dark

Tatsuya Nakadai

Tatsuya Nakadai

Gomyo Kiyoemon
Keiko Kishi

Keiko Kishi

Omon
Ayumi Ishida

Ayumi Ishida

Oriwa
Makoto Fujita

Makoto Fujita

Kasuke
Isao Natsuyagi

Isao Natsuyagi

Sharaku
Kayo Matsuo

Kayo Matsuo

Oren
Ai Kanzaki

Ai Kanzaki

Osaki
Tatsuo Umemiya

Tatsuo Umemiya

Kawazu
Hajime Hana

Hajime Hana

Hanba
Yoshio Harada

Yoshio Harada

Yataro Tanigawa
Tetsuro Tamba

Tetsuro Tamba

Okitsugu Tanuma
Koji Yakusho

Koji Yakusho

Kuwano

About Hunter in the Dark

Where can I watch Hunter in the Dark?

Hunter in the Dark is currently streaming in the United States on Criterion Channel.

Who stars in Hunter in the Dark?

Hunter in the Dark stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiko Kishi, Ayumi Ishida, Makoto Fujita, Isao Natsuyagi.

Who directed Hunter in the Dark?

Hunter in the Dark was directed by Hideo Gosha.

How long is Hunter in the Dark?

Hunter in the Dark has a runtime of 2h 17m.

What is Hunter in the Dark about?

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.