An Ode to Yakuza (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1970, An Ode to Yakuza is an action and crime film directed by Yasuzō Masumura, running about 94 minutes. “Don't talk to her, don't touch her, and don't make a move on her!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tatematsu Minoru, a yakuza belonging to the Ishikawa group that runs the Shinjuku area, has a beautiful sister named Akane. He dreams of sending her to college and turning her into a perfect young lady. He's extremely fond of Akane. His fondness for her goes beyond how he feels about his mistress, Kanae. And yet, Akane feels alone. Now, a new tutor comes into her life that seems to have taken a liking to her...
Who’s in it. An Ode to Yakuza stars Shintarō Katsu as Minoru Tatematsu, Naoko Ohtani as Akane Tatematsu, Yūsuke Kawazu as Shigetaro Kaizuka and Kiwako Taichi as Kanae Honda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, An Ode to Yakuza has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Ode to Yakuza page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Ode to 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 An Ode to Yakuza (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Ode to Yakuza change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Ode to Yakuza worth watching?
- An Ode to Yakuza holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Ode to Yakuza?
- An Ode to Yakuza stars Shintarō Katsu, Naoko Ohtani, Yūsuke Kawazu, Kiwako Taichi and Masakazu Tamura.
- When was An Ode to Yakuza released?
- An Ode to Yakuza was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.