Tokyo Drifter(1966)
Synopsis
After yakuza boss Kurata dissolves his own criminal empire, a rival kingpin offers a position to Kurata's top operative, Tetsuya "Phoenix Tetsu" Hondo. When the fiercely loyal Tetsu declines, Otsuka taps unstoppable Tatsuzo the "Viper", a ruthless gun-for-hire, to assassinate him. As the Viper trails his target through the countryside, the agile Phoenix Tetsu grows concerned that one of his former associates has betrayed him.
Directed by Seijun Suzuki
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Cast
Tetsuya Watari
Tetsuya "Phoenix Tetsu" Hondo
Chieko Matsubara
Chiharu
Hideaki Nitani
Kenji Aizawa
Tamio Kawachi
Tatsuzo the Viper
Eiji Gō
Tanaka
Tomoko Hamakawa
Mutsuko
Takeshi Yoshida
Keiichi
Isao Tamagawa
Umetani
Eimei Esumi
Otsuka
Ryuji Kita
Kurata
Yuzo Kiura
Fujimura
Hiroshi Chō
Kumamoto
Shuntaro Tamamura
Koyanagi
Michio Hino
Yoshii
Hiroshi Midorikawa
Shinzō Shibata
Yū Izumi
Detective Sakai
Ikuo Nikaido
Tokyo Drifter — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Tokyo Drifter?+
Tokyo Drifter is available to stream on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Tokyo Drifter come out?+
Tokyo Drifter was released in 1966.
How long is Tokyo Drifter?+
Tokyo Drifter runs for 83 minutes (1 hour and 23 minutes).
Who directed Tokyo Drifter?+
Tokyo Drifter was directed by Seijun Suzuki.
Who stars in Tokyo Drifter?+
Tokyo Drifter stars Tetsuya Watari, Chieko Matsubara, Hideaki Nitani, Tamio Kawachi and Eiji Gō.
Is Tokyo Drifter worth watching?+
Tokyo Drifter holds a 7.1/10 rating from 219 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of thriller, crime and action.
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