The Yakuza(1974)
A man never forgets. A man pays his debts.
The Yakuza Synopsis
When George Tanner does business with high-ranking Yakuza Tono, Tono kidnaps his daughter, and George summons his old friend, private eye Harry Kilmer, to Japan to investigate.
The Yakuza (1974) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Sydney Pollack, released on December 21, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Robert Mitchum, Ken Takakura, Eiji Okada and Herb Edelman. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 225 ratings.
- Director:
- Sydney Pollack
- Writers:
- Robert Towne, Paul Schrader, Leonard Schrader
- Producers:
- Sydney Pollack
- Cinematographer:
- Kōzō Okazaki
- Composer:
- Dave Grusin
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Toei Company
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Yakuza (1974) Trailer
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The Yakuza Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Mitchum
as Harry Kilmer
Ken Takakura
as Tanaka Ken
Eiji Okada
as Tono
Herb Edelman
as Wheat
Richard Jordan
as Dusty
James Shigeta
as Goro
Keiko Kishi
as Eiko
Christina Kokubo
as Hanako
Kyōsuke Machida
as Kato
Brian Keith
as George Tanner
Eiji Gō
as Spider
- Lee Chirillo
Lee Chirillo
as Louise
Key crew
Directed by Sydney Pollack, written by Robert Towne, Paul Schrader and Leonard Schrader, produced by Sydney Pollack.
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The Yakuza Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 225 ratings.
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The Yakuza – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Yakuza online?
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The Yakuza (1974) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Yakuza?
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The main cast of The Yakuza (1974) includes Robert Mitchum, Ken Takakura, Eiji Okada, Herb Edelman and Richard Jordan. The film was directed by Sydney Pollack. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Yakuza released?
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The Yakuza was released on December 21, 1974 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Yakuza worth watching?
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The Yakuza (1974) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 225 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Yakuza?
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Yes. The official The Yakuza trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.