Hunter in the Dark (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1979, Hunter in the Dark is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Hideo Gosha, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Hunter in the Dark stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Gomyo Kiyoemon, Yoshio Harada as Yataro Tanigawa, Ayumi Ishida as Oriwa and Keiko Kishi as Omon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Hunter in the Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hunter in the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hunter in the Dark 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 Hunter in the Dark (1979)?
- In US, Hunter in the Dark is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hunter in the Dark worth watching?
- Hunter in the Dark holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hunter in the Dark?
- Hunter in the Dark stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Yoshio Harada, Ayumi Ishida, Keiko Kishi and Ai Kanzaki.
- When was Hunter in the Dark released?
- Hunter in the Dark was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.