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Hunter in the Dark

In 18th century Japan, a Yakuza boss juggles his lucrative lantern and silk dying empire with his clandestine life as a ruthless underworld figure, seeking to uncover the truth behind a rival clan's sinister plot, all while his wife fights to safeguard their family's future.

In 18th century Japan, a Yakuza boss balances his lucrative lantern and silk dying business with his clandestine activities as a Hunter in the Dark, navigating a web of intrigue and deception to unravel a mystery surrounding a rival clan. As his wife struggles to preserve his legacy, a new bodyguard emerges with a mysterious past and a missing memory. Set against the backdrop of the Yakuza code, where loyalty, honor, and sacrifice are paramount, the truth slowly unravels leading to a warrior's ultimate fate.

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Info about Hunter in the Dark

Studio(s): Shochiku, Haiyuza Theater Company

Originally Released: United States, Jun 17, 1979

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Action, Adventure, Drama