Dynamite Don-Don (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1978, Dynamite Don-Don is an action and comedy film directed by Kihachi Okamoto, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. Yakuza Gang War is at the height in North Kyūshū Area in the summer of 1950, particularly between the Okagen Group and the rising Hashiden Gang. Now with the mediation/interference of the Americans, they decide to settle it in a peaceful, *democratic* way, that is, to settle it with a baseball game. Now, with its money and power, The Hashiden group soon recruits a group of gamblers known to be good at baseball from the whole country. So, what is the Okagen Gumi gonna do?
Who’s in it. Dynamite Don-Don stars Bunta Sugawara as Ongagawa no Kasuke, Junko Miyashita as Osen, Kinya Kitaoji as Ginji Tachibana and Kunie Tanaka as Sakuzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dynamite Don-Don has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dynamite Don-Don page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dynamite Don-Don 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 Dynamite Don-Don (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dynamite Don-Don change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dynamite Don-Don worth watching?
- Dynamite Don-Don holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dynamite Don-Don?
- Dynamite Don-Don stars Bunta Sugawara, Junko Miyashita, Kinya Kitaoji, Kunie Tanaka and Kanjūrō Arashi.
- When was Dynamite Don-Don released?
- Dynamite Don-Don was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.
