Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony (1969): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1969, Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony is an action and drama film directed by Shigehiro Ozawa, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. The industrual revolution comes to Japan with the introduction of the railroad system. This led to clashes between boatmen, who livihoods are threatened, and the railroad construction workers. Oryu the Red Peony returns to her home in Kumamoto to accept her position as second generation leader of the Yano Family. But the ceremony is interrupted by fighting between local boatmen and railroad works. And it seems a rival family is pulling the strings behind the clashes.

Who’s in it. Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony stars Sumiko Fuji as Ryuko Yano, Hiroyuki Nagato, Bin Amatsu as Arrakida and Ken Takakura as Koji Yashiro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony page.

If you liked it. Fans of Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony 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.