Three Yakuza (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1965, Three Yakuza is an action and adventure film directed by Tadashi Sawashima, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. The tale of three Yakuza gamblers who traveled Japan during the samurai era living by their wits and sword skills. Told in 3 separate vignettes, each part tells the story of a different drifter’s life. Part 1: A man is on the run after killing two Hasshu Officials to avenge his Boss. He must make a life or death decision as he is asked to protect a gang from attack. Part 2: A pair of gamblers chased out of a crooked game must fight not only their pursuers, but the ghosts of their pasts as well. Part 3: A wanderer who wants to live according to the Yakuza Code, but is not sure that he can do so when asked to save a town from an evil official.
Who’s in it. Three Yakuza stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Tatsuya Nakadai, Hiroki Matsukata and Hiroko Sakuramachi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Three Yakuza 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 Three Yakuza page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Yakuza 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 Three Yakuza (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three Yakuza change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Three Yakuza worth watching?
- Three Yakuza holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Three Yakuza?
- Three Yakuza stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Tatsuya Nakadai, Hiroki Matsukata, Hiroko Sakuramachi and Wakaba Irie.
- When was Three Yakuza released?
- Three Yakuza was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.