Gamblers (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film

Gamblers poster

Released in 1967, Gamblers is an action, drama and crime film directed by Shigehiro Ozawa, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Tsuruta is a respected tattoo artist working with comrades Machida and Yamashiro. His former boss, who also just happens to be the master who had tattooed the magnificent dragon on Tsuruta’s back, is now a dissolute, bitter drunk living with his son in law and sickly grandson. His daughter, the boy’s mom, is indentured at the brothel run by boss Nakamura and daughter Matsuo. Nakamura’s two faced second in command Amatsu will not let the mother see her son…

Who’s in it. Gamblers stars Koji Tsuruta, Kyōsuke Machida, Tomisaburō Wakayama as Ozeki Isamu and Hiroko Sakuramachi, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gamblers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gamblers 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 Gamblers (1967)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gamblers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Gamblers?
Gamblers stars Koji Tsuruta, Kyōsuke Machida, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Hiroko Sakuramachi and Seizaburō Kawazu.
When was Gamblers released?
Gamblers was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.