Ruthless Gambler (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1969, Ruthless Gambler is an action, crime and drama film directed by Buichi Saitō, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Unlike traditional gangster movies, it is a gangster swashbuckler that mixes romance and humanity with a yakuza lover as the main character. A young man who heard that his former boss was killed is imprisoned by slashing his family's minions, and his lover is tortured by the enemy, but rescued by the imprisoned young man's nemesis.
Who’s in it. Ruthless Gambler stars Chieko Matsubara, Tetsuya Watari, Shigeru Tsuyuguchi and Hiroko Ogi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Ruthless Gambler sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ruthless Gambler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ruthless Gambler 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 Ruthless Gambler (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ruthless Gambler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ruthless Gambler worth watching?
- Ruthless Gambler holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ruthless Gambler?
- Ruthless Gambler stars Chieko Matsubara, Tetsuya Watari, Shigeru Tsuyuguchi, Hiroko Ogi and Hiroyuki Nagato.
- When was Ruthless Gambler released?
- Ruthless Gambler was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.