Blood For Blood (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1971, Blood For Blood is a drama and crime film directed by Yasuharu Hasebe, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. The Akiba and Shimura crime families run the streets of “K City”. With the construction of new buildings and new factories underway, the city has sprouted into a boomtown and business is good. Two of the most infamous mobs of Tokyo want a piece of the pie. As out-of-town yakuza flood the city overnight, the crime boss of the Akiba family, Tezuka (Joe Shishido), is released from prison after a five year sentence. He does not like the "change" he sees.
Who’s in it. Blood For Blood stars Joe Shishido, Makoto Satō, Tatsuya Fuji and Meiko Kaji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Blood For Blood has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood For Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood For Blood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blood For Blood (1971)?
- In US, Blood For Blood is available to stream on Troma NOW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blood For Blood worth watching?
- Blood For Blood holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blood For Blood?
- Blood For Blood stars Joe Shishido, Makoto Satō, Tatsuya Fuji, Meiko Kaji and Yasuko Sanjo.
- When was Blood For Blood released?
- Blood For Blood was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.