· Japan · 1974 · 1h 45m

Akumyo: Notorious Dragon

悪名縄張荒らし

Director

Yasuzō Masumura

Cast

Shintarō Katsu as Asakichi Kinya Kitaoji as Yukiyo Toake as Kiwako Taichi as Hiroko Isayama as Kirin Kiki as

Crew

Kazuo Miyagawa — Director of Photography Isao Tomita — Original Music Composer Yoshikata Yoda — Screenplay

Synopsis

About small-time gangster Asakichi's chaotic life in the 1930s. His gambling addiction means that he must not continue working in the family business. Instead he supports himself by arranging cockfights. He becomes ex-geisha Okinu's patron and lover, and falls directly into disfavor with the yakuza.

Key Collaborators

Yasuzō Masumura Director Kazuo Miyagawa Director of Photography Isao Tomita Original Music Composer Yoshikata Yoda Screenplay

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