Retaliation

Emerging from a stint in prison, yakuza lieutenant Sumukawa discovers that his gang has disintegrated. An ambitious type, he quickly hooks up with another gang who promise him a prominent position if he helps them deal with a rival family. But bonds are made to be broken, and pledges of loyalty soon give way to competition, betrayal and — naturally — retaliation.

Director: Yasuharu Hasebe

Cast: Akira Kobayashi, Joe Shishido, Tamio Kawachi, Tatsuya Fuji, Hideaki Nitani, Eiji Gō, Jiro Okazaki, Meiko Kaji

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