Yakuza Zombie (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film
Released in 2001, Yakuza Zombie is a notable film directed by Hirohisa Sasaki, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Yakuza Zombie opens with an introduction to a mysterious Yakuza graveyard deep in the forest, and a story of the baddest Yakuza of them all, Naruo Ryuuji (shown in cut scenes played by Ozawa Hitoshi). Naruo Ryuuji was a fearless killer who eventually got into heroin and, exactly like Ishimatsu Rikuo in Takashi Miike's Graveyard of Honor, eventually leaps to his death from the top of a prison, claiming he'll be back. I'm assuming this is a reference to real life crazy Yakuza Ishikawa Rikio, whom the original Graveyard of Honor was based on. It's established that the corpse of the fierce Yakuza Ryuuji is buried in the graveyard beneath a marker with the Japanese characters "Jingi" (Honor), and then we are taken to the modern day.
Who’s in it. Yakuza Zombie stars Hitoshi Ozawa, Hideo Murota, Osamu Ebara and Shun Kanda, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yakuza Zombie page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yakuza Zombie (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yakuza Zombie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Yakuza Zombie?
- Yakuza Zombie stars Hitoshi Ozawa, Hideo Murota, Osamu Ebara, Shun Kanda and Esaku Shindo.
- When was Yakuza Zombie released?
- Yakuza Zombie was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.