Yakuza Graveyard (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 6.4

Yakuza Graveyard poster

Released in 1976, Yakuza Graveyard is an action, drama and crime film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. A police investigator cracks down on yakuza business, but once he realizes the police are in negotiations with certain factions, he sides with his own syndicate of choice.

Who’s in it. Yakuza Graveyard stars Tetsuya Watari as Kuroiwa, Meiko Kaji as Keiko, Jirô Chiba and Hideo Murota as Hidaka, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Yakuza Graveyard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yakuza Graveyard page.

If you liked it. Fans of Yakuza Graveyard 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 Yakuza Graveyard (1976)?
In US, Yakuza Graveyard is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Yakuza Graveyard worth watching?
Yakuza Graveyard holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Yakuza Graveyard?
Yakuza Graveyard stars Tetsuya Watari, Meiko Kaji, Jirô Chiba, Hideo Murota and Takuzō Kawatani.
When was Yakuza Graveyard released?
Yakuza Graveyard was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.