Yami no karyudo 1979

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.

Directed by: Hideo Gosha
Written by: Kaneo Ikegami & Hideo Gosha
Release date: 1979-06-17
Runtime: 137 minutes
Cast:
Tatsuya Nakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Gomyo Kiyoemon 
Keiko Kishi
Keiko Kishi
Omon 
Ayumi Ishida
Ayumi Ishida
Oriwa 
Makoto Fujita
Makoto Fujita
Kasuke 
Isao Natsuyagi
Isao Natsuyagi
Sharaku 
Kayo Matsuo
Kayo Matsuo
Oren 
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Also known as:
  • Caçadores das Trevas
  • Hunter in the Dark