Japanese Humanity and Justice

Japanese Humanity and Justice

1977 · 106 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Crime

When a mob boss retires under political pressure, his successor and yakuza family are tested to their limits as new alliances and enemies are formed.

Directed by Sadao Nakajima · Written by Fumio Kōnami

Your Rating

Where to Watch

Streaming

HuluU-NEXTToei On Demand Amazon Channel

Rent or Buy

Amazon VideoApple TV StoreFOD

Cast

Make it a double feature

3h 16m together

Japanese Humanity and Justice

The Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers

Both from Sadao Nakajima.

More from Sadao NakajimaSee all →

The Scoundler vs. The Viper BrothersThe Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers · 1974
The Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers
★ 10.01974
MovieActionComedy
A crossover between Wakayama's Gokudo and Sugawara Mamushi series. Gokudo runs a restaurant and makes Takuzo Kawatani his kitchen bitch. He tries to do the same for the Mamushi bros. but the boys don't play along, which pisses Gokudo off. Things get worse when he starts helping a young teacher and Bunta has a crush on a pretty girl... and unbeknownst to them it's the same woman! Yes, the film has not one but two romantic subplots! Of course it all ends in bloodshed.
Takeda ShingenTakeda Shingen · 1991
Takeda Shingen
★ 10.01991
MovieTV Movie
During the 16th century, Japan was involved in the Sengoku Period, an era of civil wars and the powerful warlords who fought them. One of the earliest and strongest of these men was the Lord Takeda Shingen, a tremendous military genius.
Theater Of LifeTheater Of Life · 1983
Theater Of Life
★ 9.01983
MovieDrama
Adaptation of Shiro Ozaki's novel.
Shadow WarriorsShadow Warriors · 1980
Shadow Warriors
★ 8.01980
SeriesDramaAction & Adventure
Shadow Warriors is a Japanese television jidaigeki show featuring Sonny Chiba that ran for four seasons in the early 1980s. Chiba played different ninja characters in each series. In the first series he played Hattori Hanzō III, in second one he played Tsuge Shinpachi, in the third one he played Tarao Hanzō, in the fourth series and in Bakumatsu Hen, he played Hattori Hanzō XV. In the 2003 direct-to-DVD series Shin Kage no Gundan he played Hattori Hanzō I.
Operation Plazma in OsakaOperation Plazma in Osaka · 1976
Operation Plazma in Osaka
★ 7.71976
MovieActionCrime
Amidst Japan's postwar economic boom, yakuza factions in Osaka fight for survival when Japan's largest crime syndicate plans a hostile takeover.
The Great Okinawa Yakuza WarThe Great Okinawa Yakuza War · 1976
The Great Okinawa Yakuza War
★ 7.61976
MovieDramaAction
Chiba, looking gnarly, and acting as animalistic as ever, stars alongside Matsukata as violent gangsters battling their way through fight after bloody fight with rival yakuza on the streets of Okinawa.
Jeans Blues: No FutureJeans Blues: No Future · 1974
Jeans Blues: No Future
★ 7.61974
MovieCrimeThriller
Hijiriko makes off from the bar she works at with money and a car that isn't hers. Meanwhile, Jiro Katagiri is up to no good with his gangster friends and ends up making off with all their ill-gotten gains, much to their disapproval. The two misfits end up meeting after a car crash and soon end up on the road together in (another) stolen car. It's not long before the police take an interest in the crimes, and of course the gangsters are hot on Jiri's heels; meaning the two must scarper across Japan by any means necessary.
Yakuza Ladies: DecisionYakuza Ladies: Decision · 1998
Yakuza Ladies: Decision
★ 7.51998
MovieCrimeDrama
Kasuga’s husband gets arrested for a murder of his beloved protégé. She and her family investigate and find out he was trapped by greedy Nagoshi, the boss of their rival yakuza family. She has to make a decision to revenge Nagoshi.
Withered Tree, the Adventures of MonjiroWithered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro · 1972
Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro
★ 7.31972
MovieActionCrime
Kogarashi Monjiro is a lone samurai who agrees to take responsibility for a murder that his friend committed so that he can stay with his dying mother, with the expectation that his friend will confess and get him pardoned once she dies. Monjiro is sentenced to an island for prisoners. When he discovers that his friend's mother has died over a year ago, Monjiro seeks to escape with a group of prisoners in order to get his revenge.
Japanese Godfather: ConclusionJapanese Godfather: Conclusion · 1978
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
★ 7.21978
MovieDramaCrime
The three-film saga comes to a conclusion as three leaders of the underworld battle it out to determine who will become Don of Japan.
Japan's DonJapan's Don · 1977
Japan's Don
★ 7.21977
MovieCrimeDrama
A yakuza leader must balance his violent tactics necessary for the rough streets of 1960s Tokyo with the domestic needs of his daughters.
Aesthetics of a BulletAesthetics of a Bullet · 1973
Aesthetics of a Bullet
★ 7.01973
MovieCrimeAction
A small time crook who sells rabbits for a living frequently gets himself into trouble with loan sharks and the yakuza. He dreams of becoming a successful big-shot and embarks on the life of a yakuza hitman.
Yakuza HooligansYakuza Hooligans · 1966
Yakuza Hooligans
★ 7.01966
MovieCrime
A bunch of young, angry and penniless misfits are full of great vitality. They aren’t quite up to joining the yakuza and execute a variety of petty scams. After being approached by a yakuza and asked to become a spy for them, they are now planning to take 10 million yen from the yakuza.
Company BuggersCompany Buggers · 1975
Company Buggers
★ 7.01975
MovieCrimeComedy
Hiroshi, a small-time racketeer, makes a name for himself extorting vulnerable companies and their directors for financial gain.
Shogun's ShadowShogun's Shadow · 1989
Shogun's Shadow
★ 6.91989
MovieHistoryAction
A shogun's eldest son must do whatever it takes to survive a series of attempts on his life. He receives much-needed aid from seven warriors who are led by a strong leader.
The Rapacious JailbreakerThe Rapacious Jailbreaker · 1974
The Rapacious Jailbreaker
★ 6.61974
MovieActionCrime
Convicted of murder, Masayuki Ueda is sent to Hiroshima Prison along with his accomplice. But for a man like him, breaking out of prison is easy.

More Like This

Dead or AliveDead or Alive · 1999
Dead or Alive
★ 6.41999
MovieActionThriller
Ryūichi and his small gang of Triad vie for control of the Japanese underworld in a crime-ridden Shinjuku quarter while Detective Jojima tries to bring it down.
GozuGozu · 2003
Gozu
★ 6.82003
MovieHorrorComedy
Minami mistakenly kills a gangster associate of his named Brother. Almost as soon as the murder takes place, the body of the deceased man is gone, prompting Minami to conduct a search. While looking, he finds a mysterious isolated hotel where he decides to take a rest. Not only are the front desk clerks a bit strange, but even the ambiance feels unusual. Minami soon realizes he may have gotten more than he bargained for.
Showdown in Little TokyoShowdown in Little Tokyo · 1991
Showdown in Little Tokyo
★ 6.41991
MovieActionComedy
An American with a Japanese upbringing, Chris Kenner is a police officer assigned to the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles. Kenner is partnered with Johnny Murata, a Japanese-American who isn't in touch with his roots. Despite their differences, both men excel at martial arts, and utilize their formidable skills when they go up against Yoshida, a vicious yakuza drug dealer with ties to Kenner's past.
Lupin the 3rd: Goemon's Blood SprayLupin the 3rd: Goemon's Blood Spray · 2017
Lupin the 3rd: Goemon's Blood Spray
★ 7.82017
MovieAnimationAction
A yakuza boss hires Goemon Ishikawa, a modern day samurai, to protect him aboard his cruise ship casino. Everything goes sideways when the famous thief, Lupin the Third, tries to rob the vessel. Lupin's being hunted by a powerful and mysterious man: the so called “Ghost of Bermuda.” With Goemon's employer dead in the ensuing chaos, his honor is at stake, and the only way to preserve it is with blood. But this opponent is like no other, and to make things right, Goemon may need to sharpen not only his sword, but himself as well!
Black RainBlack Rain · 1989
Black Rain
★ 6.61989
MovieDramaAction
Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way.
Shinjuku IncidentShinjuku Incident · 2009
Shinjuku Incident
★ 6.62009
MovieDramaAction
A simple Chinese immigrant wages a perilous war against one of the most powerful criminal organizations on the planet.
Graveyard of HonorGraveyard of Honor · 2002
Graveyard of Honor
★ 6.32002
MovieCrimeDrama
A barkeeper saves a yakuza boss' life and thus makes his way up in the organization. However, his fear of nothing soon causes problems.
Crying FreemanCrying Freeman · 1995
Crying Freeman
★ 6.41995
MovieActionCrime
A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the leadership of the Yakuza Clans ensues as they seek vengeance for the death of their leader.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter