Hunter in the Dark

1979 • 2h 17m • Action, Adventure, Drama, Crime

6.3(20 votes)

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.

Director

Hideo Gosha

Writers

Kaneo Ikegami

Status

Released