Tokyo Drifter(1966)
東京流れ者
Tokyo Drifter Synopsis
After yakuza boss Kurata dissolves his own criminal empire, a rival kingpin offers a position to Kurata's top operative, Tetsuya "Phoenix Tetsu" Hondo. When the fiercely loyal Tetsu declines, Otsuka taps unstoppable Tatsuzo the "Viper", a ruthless gun-for-hire, to assassinate him. As the Viper trails his target through the countryside, the agile Phoenix Tetsu grows concerned that one of his former associates has betrayed him.
Tokyo Drifter (1966) is a thriller, crime and action film directed by Seijun Suzuki, released on April 10, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Tetsuya Watari, Chieko Matsubara, Hideaki Nitani and Tamio Kawachi. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 214 ratings.
- Director:
- Seijun Suzuki
- Writers:
- Kōhan Kawauchi, Kōhan Kawauchi
- Producers:
- Tetsuro Nakagawa
- Cinematographer:
- Shigeyoshi Mine
- Composer:
- Hajime Kaburagi
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Tokyo Drifter (1966) Trailer
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Tokyo Drifter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tetsuya Watari
as Tetsuya "Phoenix Tetsu" Hondo
Chieko Matsubara
as Chiharu
Hideaki Nitani
as Kenji Aizawa
Tamio Kawachi
as Tatsuzo the Viper
Eiji Gō
as Tanaka
Tomoko Hamakawa
as Mutsuko
- Takeshi Yoshida
Takeshi Yoshida
as Keiichi
Isao Tamagawa
as Umetani
Eimei Esumi
as Otsuka
- Ryuji Kita
Ryuji Kita
as Kurata
Yuzo Kiura
as Fujimura
- Hiroshi Chō
Hiroshi Chō
as Kumamoto
Key crew
Directed by Seijun Suzuki, written by Kōhan Kawauchi and Kōhan Kawauchi, produced by Tetsuro Nakagawa.
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Tokyo Drifter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 214 ratings.
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Tokyo Drifter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tokyo Drifter online?
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Tokyo Drifter (1966) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tokyo Drifter?
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The main cast of Tokyo Drifter (1966) includes Tetsuya Watari, Chieko Matsubara, Hideaki Nitani, Tamio Kawachi and Eiji Gō. The film was directed by Seijun Suzuki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tokyo Drifter released?
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Tokyo Drifter was released on April 10, 1966 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Tokyo Drifter worth watching?
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Tokyo Drifter (1966) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 214 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tokyo Drifter?
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