An Ode to Yakuza

Overview

Tatematsu Minoru, a yakuza belonging to the Ishikawa group that runs the Shinjuku area, has a beautiful sister named Akane. He dreams of sending her to college and turning her into a perfect young lady. He's extremely fond of Akane. His fondness for her goes beyond how he feels about his mistress, Kanae. And yet, Akane feels alone. Now, a new tutor comes into her life that seems to have taken a liking to her...

Release Date

11 July 1970

94 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Minoru Tatematsu
Akane Tatematsu
Shigetaro Kaizuka
Kanae Honda
Yuji Inumaru
Taisuke Inumaru, Akane's Father
Rie Inumaru
Ishikawa
Susumu Honda