Cheeky assassins with exploding baseballs and killer umbrellas — Nikkatsu's wildest hitman comedy.
When the mysterious “Joe of Spades” (Jo Shishido) executes one of the bosses of a powerful syndicate, his colleagues, fearing for their own lives, call on the services of assassin agency Murder Unincorporated to take care of the problem. This unique entry showcases some of the most peculiar killing tactics to ever hit Japanese cinema!
Practical Effects
Rube Goldberg murder devices — umbrellas, baseballs, spring-loaded contraptions.
Acting
Joe Shishido's cheek implants give him permanent snarl — iconic cult presence.
Production
Ginza locations and mod fashion scream 1965 Tokyo cool.
Director
Haruyasu Noguchi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shishido's cheek implants were cosmetic surgery he elected for in 1957 to stand out from pretty-boy idols; they became his trademark.
Part of Nikkatsu's 'Borderless Action' wave, blending yakuza tropes with spy-fi absurdity to compete with television's rise.
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