Hunter in the Dark (1979) follows the journey of Yataro Tanigawa, a formidable one-eyed assassin who catches the attention of yakuza leader Gomyo Kiyoemon with his exceptional abilities. Impressed by Tanigawa's prowess, Gomyo recruits him as a personal bodyguard, or yojimbo, to safeguard him amidst a turbulent inter-clan struggle. Tanigawa swiftly gains prominence within the clan, but soon discovers that his boss's adversaries present an almost insurmountable challenge.
Hunter in the Dark (1979)
1979 · Movie · 137 min. · Japan

Credits
Direction Hideo Gosha
Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Yoshio Harada · Ayumi Ishida · Keiko Kishi · Ai Kanzaki · Kayo Matsuo · Tetsurô Tanba · Hajime Hana · Kôji Yakusho · Sonny Chiba
Soundtrack Masaru Satô
Screenplay Hideo Gosha · Shotaro Ikenami
Cinematography Tadashi Sakai
Technical sheet
Title Hunter in the Dark
Original title Yami no karyudo (Hunter in the Dark)
Also known as Hunter in Darkness
Year 1979
Type Movie
Length 137 min.
Country Japan
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