Hoodlum Priest (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1967, Hoodlum Priest is an action film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. The first film in the 2 part series about Ryuzen, a renegade martial-arts priest who, in addition to breaking all the commandments against sex and gambling, opens his own gambling den in direct defiance of the local yakuza boss. Exciting action and a twisty plot this movie breaks new barriers in Japanese cinema. Katsu Shintaro is superb in one of his better non-Zato Ichi roles as he fights off the advances of a love-lorn woman and risks his life to defeat the powerful gambling boss who has a stranglehold on the town.
Who’s in it. Hoodlum Priest stars Shintarō Katsu as Ryuzen, Mayumi Ogawa, Mikio Narita and Kayo Mikimoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hoodlum Priest has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hoodlum Priest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hoodlum Priest 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 Hoodlum Priest (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hoodlum Priest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hoodlum Priest worth watching?
- Hoodlum Priest holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hoodlum Priest?
- Hoodlum Priest stars Shintarō Katsu, Mayumi Ogawa, Mikio Narita, Kayo Mikimoto and Naoko Kubo.
- When was Hoodlum Priest released?
- Hoodlum Priest was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.