Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Tatsuya Nakadai
Gomyo Kiyoemon
Keiko Kishi
Omon
Ayumi Ishida
Oriwa
Makoto Fujita
Kasuke
Isao Natsuyagi
Sharaku
Kayo Matsuo
Oren
Ai Kanzaki
Osaki
Tatsuo Umemiya
Kawazu
Hajime Hana
Hanba
Yoshio Harada
Yataro Tanigawa
Tetsuro Tamba
Okitsugu Tanuma
Koji Yakusho
Kuwano
Frequently Asked Questions
Hunter in the Dark was released on June 17, 1979.
The runtime of Hunter in the Dark is 2h 17m.
Hunter in the Dark is a Action, Adventure, Drama, Crime movie.
Hunter in the Dark has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.
Hunter in the Dark is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Hunter in the Dark was directed by Hideo Gosha.
The main cast of Hunter in the Dark includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiko Kishi, Ayumi Ishida.
Hunter in the Dark is originally in Japanese.