An Ode to Yakuza(1970)
やくざ絶唱
Don't talk to her, don't touch her, and don't make a move on her!
An Ode to Yakuza Synopsis
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...
An Ode to Yakuza (1970) is a action and crime film directed by Yasuzō Masumura, released on July 11, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Naoko Ohtani, Yūsuke Kawazu and Kiwako Taichi. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Yasuzō Masumura
- Writers:
- Ichirō Ikeda, Jūgo Kuroiwa
- Producers:
- Hiroaki Fujii
- Cinematographer:
- Setsuo Kobayashi
- Composer:
- Hikaru Hayashi
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
An Ode to Yakuza Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shintarō Katsu
as Minoru Tatematsu
Naoko Ohtani
as Akane Tatematsu
Yūsuke Kawazu
as Shigetaro Kaizuka
Kiwako Taichi
as Kanae Honda
Masakazu Tamura
as Yuji Inumaru
Yoshi Katō
as Taisuke Inumaru, Akane's Father
Michiko Araki
as Rie Inumaru
Asao Uchida
as Ishikawa
Yoshihiko Aoyama
as Susumu Honda
Sei Hiraizumi
as Hisai
Yūzō Hayakawa
as Kiyama
- Tsutomu Nakata
Tsutomu Nakata
as Morikawa
Key crew
Directed by Yasuzō Masumura, written by Ichirō Ikeda and Jūgo Kuroiwa, produced by Hiroaki Fujii.
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An Ode to Yakuza Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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An Ode to Yakuza – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch An Ode to Yakuza online?
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An Ode to Yakuza (1970) is available to stream on U-NEXT and KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in An Ode to Yakuza?
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The main cast of An Ode to Yakuza (1970) includes Shintarō Katsu, Naoko Ohtani, Yūsuke Kawazu, Kiwako Taichi and Masakazu Tamura. The film was directed by Yasuzō Masumura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was An Ode to Yakuza released?
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An Ode to Yakuza was released on July 11, 1970 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is An Ode to Yakuza worth watching?
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An Ode to Yakuza (1970) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.