Hokuriku Proxy War (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1977, Hokuriku Proxy War is an action, drama and crime film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. In the setting of the Hokuriku region, where the snow and cold winds rage, for the first time in true-life yakuza film history, director Kinji Fukasaku shows battles among yakuza who value land over tradition. Hiroki Matsukata stars as Noboru Kawada, a Hokuriku yakuza who will use any measure for survival, disregarding parents, brothers, and tradition.
Who’s in it. Hokuriku Proxy War stars Hiroki Matsukata as Kawada Noboru, Yumiko Nogawa as Nakai Kiku, Sonny Chiba as Kanai Hachiro and Mikio Narita as Mr. Kubo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hokuriku Proxy War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Foxtel Now. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hokuriku Proxy War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hokuriku Proxy War tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hokuriku Proxy War (1977)?
- In AU, Hokuriku Proxy War is available to stream on Foxtel Now. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hokuriku Proxy War worth watching?
- Hokuriku Proxy War holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hokuriku Proxy War?
- Hokuriku Proxy War stars Hiroki Matsukata, Yumiko Nogawa, Sonny Chiba, Mikio Narita and Kō Nishimura.