The Yakuza 1974
“A man never forgets. A man pays his debts.”
What is The Yakuza?
The Yakuza is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 21, 1974
- Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Toei Company
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Overview
The Yakuza is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures, Toei Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A businessman teams with a private eye to rescue his kidnapped daughter in Japan.”
- Atmospheric Japanese backdrop
- Crime‑drama thriller mix
- Tense kidnapping premise
- Dated 1970s style may not appeal to all
Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime stories set against a Japanese backdrop.
The film contains kidnapping and organized‑crime themes, making it unsuitable for young children.
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What is the main conflict?
George Tanner's daughter is kidnapped by Yakuza boss Tono, leading him to enlist private eye Harry Kilmer.
Where does the story take place?
The investigation unfolds in Japan.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime, drama, and thriller.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty‑two minutes.
When was the film released in the United States?
It was released in the US on March 19, 1975.
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