Those Swell Yakuza (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, Those Swell Yakuza is a comedy and crime film directed by Seiji Izumi, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Ryo, a young former banker, gets beaten up over a debt from gambling. A yakuza boss saves him, and Ryo decides to train to become a yakuza under him.
Who’s in it. Those Swell Yakuza stars Takanori Jinnai, Yumi Aso, Rie Nakahara and Ginji Gaō, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Those Swell Yakuza 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 Those Swell Yakuza page.
If you liked it. Fans of Those Swell Yakuza tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Those Swell Yakuza (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Those Swell Yakuza change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Those Swell Yakuza worth watching?
- Those Swell Yakuza holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Those Swell Yakuza?
- Those Swell Yakuza stars Takanori Jinnai, Yumi Aso, Rie Nakahara, Ginji Gaō and Yasushi Ono.
- When was Those Swell Yakuza released?
- Those Swell Yakuza was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.