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House of Gamblers (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1970, House of Gamblers is a crime film directed by Shigehiro Ozawa, running about 116 minutes.

What it’s about. Ken Takakura stars as Ryoji one of the Aramasa family's loyal lieutenants whao takes the burden of his family being insulted by the Tanuma's family goons, by retaliating on his own. After injuring the head of Tanuma's family, and slaying others along the way, he then surrenders to the law and serves time. Before his last year to serve, the head of the Aramasa family falls ill and decides to retire, Ryoji miss chance to be successor, his old friend is reluctant but accepts. Now this gives the Tanuma family a chance for revenge! But with Tomisaburo Wakayama (Sekine) always having your back, how can you go wrong?

Who’s in it. House of Gamblers stars Ken Takakura, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Sumiko Fuji and Minoru Ōki, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, House of Gamblers 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 House of Gamblers page.

If you liked it. Fans of House of Gamblers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch House of Gamblers (1970)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for House of Gamblers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is House of Gamblers worth watching?
House of Gamblers holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in House of Gamblers?
House of Gamblers stars Ken Takakura, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Sumiko Fuji, Minoru Ōki and Takashi Shimura.
When was House of Gamblers released?
House of Gamblers was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.