Japan Organized Crime Boss (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1969, Japan Organized Crime Boss is a drama and crime film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Coming out of jail and hoping for a quiet life, Yokohama yakuza has to take the lead of his gang after the death of his boss. His small group is is taken in a crossfire between a big yakuza group from Osaka at war with the Tokyo alliance for the control of the city. He tries to keep to the old yakuza code but he is no match for the new thugs who live and fight without honor.
Who’s in it. Japan Organized Crime Boss stars Koji Tsuruta as Tsukamoto, Bunta Sugawara as Kazama, Ryōhei Uchida as Tsubaki and Noboru Andô as Ooba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Japan Organized Crime Boss has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Japan Organized Crime Boss page.
If you liked it. Fans of Japan Organized Crime Boss tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Japan Organized Crime Boss (1969)?
- In US, Japan Organized Crime Boss is available to stream on Philo, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Japan Organized Crime Boss worth watching?
- Japan Organized Crime Boss holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Japan Organized Crime Boss?
- Japan Organized Crime Boss stars Koji Tsuruta, Bunta Sugawara, Ryōhei Uchida, Noboru Andô and Yoshi Katō.
- When was Japan Organized Crime Boss released?
- Japan Organized Crime Boss was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.