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1970

An Ode to Yakuza

Directed by Yasuzō Masumura
Don't talk to her, don't touch her, and don't make a move on her!

Tatematsu Minoru, a yakuza belonging to the Ishikawa group that runs the Shinjuku area, has a beautiful sister named Akane. He dreams of sending her to college and turning her into a perfect young lady. He's extremely fond of Akane. His fondness for her goes beyond how he feels about his mistress, Kanae. And yet, Akane feels alone. Now, a new tutor comes into her life that seems to have taken a liking to her...

Duration

1h 34m

Released

July 11, 1970

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6.8

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Cast30

  • Shintarō Katsu
  • Naoko Ohtani
  • Yūsuke Kawazu
  • Kiwako Taichi
  • Masakazu Tamura
  • Yoshi Katō
  • Michiko Araki
  • Asao Uchida
  • Yoshihiko Aoyama

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