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The Fearless Avenger(1972)
Status: Released
Date: 1972-10-10
68%
3 Votes
Time: 1h 20m
Overview:
Thirsting for revenge, Jokichi rashly attempts to assassinate the evil Chogoro but ends up being captured by Yakuza. His life is spared by Boss Juzaburo, in order that the harmony of an important commemoration not be further disturbed. Though now even more of an outcast, Jokichi is asked by another Yakuza boss, Umezo, to guard Oyuki, the wayward daughter of Juzaburo. The tragic consequences of this assignment will lead him into a deadly trap and a final confrontation with Chogoro.
Languages: Japanese.
Countries:
Japan
ProductionCompanies:
Tokyo Eiga
Movie: The Fearless Avenger
Top 10 Billed Cast
原田芳雄
Jokichi of Mikogami
中村敦夫
中野良子
市原悦子
峰岸徹
Kunisada Chuji
安部徹
菅貫太郎
井上昭文
長谷川明男
内藤武敏
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Overview
Thirsting for revenge, Jokichi rashly attempts to assassinate the evil Chogoro but ends up being captured by Yakuza. His life is spared by Boss Juzaburo, in order that the harmony of an important commemoration not be further disturbed. Though now even more of an outcast, Jokichi is asked by another Yakuza boss, Umezo, to guard Oyuki, the wayward daughter of Juzaburo. The tragic consequences of this assignment will lead him into a deadly trap and a final confrontation with Chogoro.
Release Date
1972-10-10
Average
6.8
Rating:
3.4 startsTagline
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