The Tattooed Hitman (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1974, The Tattooed Hitman is an action and drama film directed by Kōsaku Yamashita, running about 106 minutes. “Bloodshed Is My Business” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The most dangerous hired gun in Tokyo's underworld has managed to trigger a vicious gang war, and now, there's a contract on his life. Though nobody is more skilled in the arts of dealing death, can the tattooed hitman fend off the entire Japanese mafia as he searches for the man who wants him dead?
Who’s in it. The Tattooed Hitman stars Bunta Sugawara as Ginji Yozokura, Mayumi Nagisa as Fusako Ando, Mayumi Nagisa as Fusako Ando and Tsunehiko Watase as Kenichi Furuta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Tattooed Hitman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Tattooed Hitman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tattooed Hitman 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 The Tattooed Hitman (1974)?
- In US, The Tattooed Hitman is available to 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 The Tattooed Hitman worth watching?
- The Tattooed Hitman holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tattooed Hitman?
- The Tattooed Hitman stars Bunta Sugawara, Mayumi Nagisa, Mayumi Nagisa, Tsunehiko Watase and Tatsuo Umemiya.
- When was The Tattooed Hitman released?
- The Tattooed Hitman was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.