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1969 1h 38m. 6.9 (226) Rate. After saving a blind child from being hit by an oncoming train the gambler known as Oryu-The Red Peony is accepted as a guest by a Yakuza boss only to become involved in a romantic dispute between two members of rival clans. Director Tai Katô Stars Sumiko Fuji Ken Takakura Kanjûrô Arashi.
Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation: Directed by Norifumi Suzuki. With Sumiko Fuji, Tomisaburô Wakayama, Michitarô Mizushima, Yuki Shirono. A local Yakuza boss of a silk farming town shows kindness to the wandering gambler Oryu by letting her stay at his residence.
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- Crime, Drama
- Norifumi Suzuki
- 1968-11-22
The Valiant Red Peony (Japanese: 緋牡丹博徒, Hepburn: Hibotan Bakuto) is a 1968 Japanese yakuza film directed by Kōsaku Yamashita. It stars Junko Fuji. She landed the lead role for the first time in the film and The Valiant Red Peony was a big hit.
Jun 24, 2024 · “Red Peony Gambler” is a standout piece from a crowded genre. The focus on a female lead gives it a fresh perspective even if it can't quite bring itself to fully break conventions. Excellent performances and direction make for an effective slice of period action\drama.
Set during the Meiji era, Red Peony Gambler stars Fuji as Ryuko Yano, the daughter of a gambler. When her father is murdered, Ryuko takes on a new name derived from the crimson flower tattooed on her shoulder – “Oryu, the Red Peony” – and sets out for revenge.
Red Peony Oryu who has a red peony tattooed on her shoulder and has the defiance and courage of a man. She meets Katagiri - a loner gambler, Kumatora - boss of a family in Shikoku, and Otaka - female boss of the Doman Family in Osaka.
Apr 12, 2024 · From gambling halls to moonlit showdowns: a full breakdown of Oryu the Red Peony Gambler’s quest for justice!
