Three Yakuza AKA Matatabi sannin yakuza (1965)

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Three Yakuza, also known as Matatabi sannin yakuza, is a gripping samurai-era anthology film following three wandering gamblers traveling across Japan, relying on their sharp wits and deadly sword skills to survive. Divided into three distinct vignettes, each segment explores the grueling life of a different drifter.

In the first story, Nakadai Tatsuya stars as a fugitive fleeing after killing two Hasshu Officials to avenge his boss, forced to make a life-or-death choice when tasked with protecting a gang under siege. The second chapter features Matsukata Hiroki and Shimura Takashi as a pair of gamblers fleeing a rigged game, battling both relentless pursuers and the painful ghosts of their pasts. Finally, the third part stars Nakamura Kinnosuke as a wanderer striving to honor the traditional Yakuza Code. However, his morals are tested when he is asked to defend a town against an evil official. This action-packed film masterfully blends thrilling sword fights with deeply emotional narratives of honor, survival, and duty.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1965

Genre:Jidai Geki