Dark Society in the East (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1993, Dark Society in the East is a crime film directed by Shôkaku Baba, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about the activities of Southeast Asian Mafia gangs in Shinjuku. Ryosuke Kano is an ex French Foreign Legion soldier and is now a cocaine smuggler and dealer. He is acquainted with Larry, a Japanese American, but he turned out to be an undercover cop from New York.
Who’s in it. Dark Society in the East stars Koji Yakusho as Ryosuke Kano, Masahiko Kondo as Nobuhisa Eguchi, Jessica Lancelott as Susan Darrell and Sawako Kitahara as Michiyo Katayama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dark Society in the East 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 Dark Society in the East page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Society in the East tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Society in the East (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dark Society in the East change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dark Society in the East worth watching?
- Dark Society in the East holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Society in the East?
- Dark Society in the East stars Koji Yakusho, Masahiko Kondo, Jessica Lancelott, Sawako Kitahara and Daisuke Nagakura.
- When was Dark Society in the East released?
- Dark Society in the East was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.