Violent Streets (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1974, Violent Streets is an action, drama and crime film directed by Hideo Gosha, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. With a Kansai syndicate setting their sights on Tokyo, a former yakuza boss gets dragged back into a world of violence.

Who’s in it. Violent Streets stars Noboru Andô as Egawa Koichi, Akira Kobayashi as Yazaki Ryuji, Ryōji Hayama as Futahashi and Bunta Sugawara as Tatsu, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Violent Streets has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Violent Streets page.

If you liked it. Fans of Violent Streets 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 Violent Streets (1974)?
In US, Violent Streets is available to stream on YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Violent Streets worth watching?
Violent Streets holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Violent Streets?
Violent Streets stars Noboru Andô, Akira Kobayashi, Ryōji Hayama, Bunta Sugawara and Tetsurō Tamba.
When was Violent Streets released?
Violent Streets was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.