A hitman hunts his own movie rival through Nikkatsu's neon-soaked underworld.
An anthology that embodies the essence of Nikkatsu action films with a stylish flair, this movie follows an aging hitman (Jō Shishido) on a quest to find a former rival he once shared the screen with. The story unfolds as he roams, creating a distinctive narrative.
Acting
Jō Shishido's cratered cheeks carry decades of pulp history.
Direction
Yahagi turns action star reunion into funeral dirge.
Director
Toshihiko Yahagi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film functions as Nikkatsu's elegy for itself—produced as the studio's Roman Porno line was erasing its action legacy.
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