Overview:
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.| Original Title: | 闇の狩人 |
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| Status: | Released (1979-06-17) |
| Awards: | 1 win & 1 nomination |
| Screen: | Hideo Gosha, Shôtarô Ikenami |
| Productions: | Shochiku, Haiyuza Theater Company |
| Production Countries: | Japan |
| Spoken Languages: | 日本語 |
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