Hunter in the Dark(1979)
闇の狩人
Hunter in the Dark Synopsis
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.
Hunter in the Dark (1979) is a action, adventure, drama and crime film directed by Hideo Gosha, released on June 17, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiko Kishi, Ayumi Ishida and Makoto Fujita. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Hideo Gosha
- Writers:
- Shotaro Ikenami, Kaneo Ikegami
- Producers:
- Gin'ichi Kishimoto, Masayuki Satō, Shigemi Sugisaki
- Cinematographer:
- Tadashi Sakai
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- Shochiku, Haiyuza Theater Company
- Status:
- Released
Hunter in the Dark Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Gomyo Kiyoemon
Keiko Kishi
as Omon
Ayumi Ishida
as Oriwa
Makoto Fujita
as Kasuke
Isao Natsuyagi
as Sharaku
Kayo Matsuo
as Oren
Ai Kanzaki
as Osaki
Tatsuo Umemiya
as Kawazu
Hajime Hana
as Hanba
Yoshio Harada
as Yataro Tanigawa
Tetsuro Tamba
as Okitsugu Tanuma
Koji Yakusho
as Kuwano
Key crew
Directed by Hideo Gosha, written by Shotaro Ikenami and Kaneo Ikegami, produced by Gin'ichi Kishimoto, Masayuki Satō and Shigemi Sugisaki.
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Hunter in the Dark Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 20 ratings.
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Hunter in the Dark – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hunter in the Dark online?
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Hunter in the Dark (1979) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hunter in the Dark?
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The main cast of Hunter in the Dark (1979) includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiko Kishi, Ayumi Ishida, Makoto Fujita and Isao Natsuyagi. The film was directed by Hideo Gosha. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hunter in the Dark released?
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Hunter in the Dark was released on June 17, 1979 and runs for 2h 17m.
Is Hunter in the Dark worth watching?
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Hunter in the Dark (1979) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.