Violent Streets
Director: Hideo Gosha
Actors: Noboru Andô, Akira Kobayashi, Isao Natsuyagi
PlotIn a gritty, urban landscape, former yakuza boss Egawa has left behind his life of crime to run a nightclub, hoping to distance himself from the violent underworld. However, peace is elusive as competing yakuza factions vie for control, leaving Egawa entangled in the conflict. When a younger, ruthless gang attempts to take over his territory, Egawa is reluctantly forced back into the life he tried to escape. His past resurfaces in the form of an old rival, and tensions mount as both sides prepare for a brutal confrontation.
Amid simmering tensions, Egawa navigates treacherous alliances and moral dilemmas. His loyalty is tested when friends and foes alike push him towards decisions with dire consequences. As deception and betrayal permeate the organization, Egawa struggles to protect those he cares about while maintaining a grip on his own ambitions. The story delves deeper into power dynamics and personal conflicts within the yakuza world, portraying a relentless cycle of violence that threatens to consume him once again. The ensuing chaos puts Egawa at a crossroads, demanding he choose between the remnants of his old code and the harsh realities dictated by the criminal empire he's part of.
Writers: Hideo Gosha, Masahiro Kakefuda, Nobuaki Nakajima
Release Date: 13 Apr 1974
Runtime: 96 min
Rating: N/A
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
Violent Streets' Blu-ray combines Gosha's quintessential Yakuza storytelling with a solid 2K restoration, though some technical aspects could be improved.
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