Overview

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.

Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiko Kishi, Ayumi Ishida, Makoto Fujita, Isao Natsuyagi, Kayo Matsuo, Ai Kanzaki, Tatsuo Umemiya

Forgot the name of "Hunter in the Dark"? Describe the plot or a scene and let MovieMind find it.

Find a movie by describing it

Frequently asked

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.

When was "Hunter in the Dark" released?

Hunter in the Dark was released in 1979.

Who stars in "Hunter in the Dark"?

The cast includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiko Kishi, Ayumi Ishida, Makoto Fujita.