Hunter in the Dark (1979)

Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hired assassin, impresses yakuza boss Gomyo Kiyoemon with his skill. Gomyo hires Tanigawa as his bodyguard, or yojimbo, to protect him during an inter-clan conflict. Tanigawa quickly rises in stature in the clan, but finds his boss's enemies almost overwhelming.

Released: Jun 17, 1979

Runtime: 137 minutes

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Crime

Stars: Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiko Kishi, Ayumi Ishida, Makoto Fujita, Isao Natsuyagi, Kayo Matsuo

Crew: Michio Suwa (Editor), Shōtarō Ikenami (Novel), Shigemi Sugisaki (Producer), Gin'ichi Kishimoto (Producer), Masayuki Satō (Producer), Masaru Satō (Original Music Composer)