Yakuza Ladies (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1986, Yakuza Ladies is a drama and crime film directed by Hideo Gosha, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. While her husband is in prison doing time, Tamaki, the wife of a yakuza capo, runs her spouse’s gang with an iron hand. Meanwhile, Makoto, her younger sister, marries a member of a rival band after being raped by him. The two sisters, united by blood ties but married to enemy yakuzas, will ultimately have to decide whose side they’re on.
Who’s in it. Yakuza Ladies stars Shima Iwashita as Tamaki Awazu, Rino Katase as Makoto Ike, Akiko Kana as Yasuko Koito and Riki Takeuchi as Taichi Hanada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Yakuza Ladies 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 Yakuza Ladies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yakuza Ladies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yakuza Ladies (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yakuza Ladies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yakuza Ladies worth watching?
- Yakuza Ladies holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yakuza Ladies?
- Yakuza Ladies stars Shima Iwashita, Rino Katase, Akiko Kana, Riki Takeuchi and Kôjiro Shimizu.
- When was Yakuza Ladies released?
- Yakuza Ladies was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.