Released:
1979-06-17
Overview:
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.
Director:
Hideo Gosha
Runtime:
2h 17min
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Drama, Crime