Delinquent Boss: Smooth Talking, Good Fighting
Delinquent Boss: Smooth Talking, Good Fighting

Delinquent Boss: Smooth Talking, Good Fighting

1971Movie87 minJapanese

This is the Twelfth film in the series. There were seventeen Wolves of the City films between 1968 & 1974, in the main aimed at shock-value & “pinku” soft-core with sex, nudity, violence, gunplay, & a lot of mainly pointless foolishness when the biker gang coopts racist or nazi imagery, inventing a non-existent youth culture void of morality…

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Kazuo FujiGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A young gangster, known for his charisma and fighting prowess, navigates the treacherous world of organized crime in post-war Japan. As he rises through the ranks, he finds himself caught between rival yakuza factions, a dangerous love interest, and his own moral compass. The film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the harsh realities of survival in a society still rebuilding itself.

Critical Reception

As a relatively obscure entry in the yakuza film genre, critical reception is sparse. However, films from this era of Japanese cinema often explored gritty realism and complex anti-heroes, appealing to a dedicated audience interested in the genre's conventions. It is generally considered a competent, albeit not groundbreaking, example of its type.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its fast-paced action and portrayal of yakuza culture.
  • Tatsuya Fuji's charismatic performance as the central gangster is often highlighted.
  • Some critics note the film adheres to familiar yakuza tropes without significant innovation.

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Fun Fact

Tatsuya Fuji, who plays the lead role, would later become famous for his role as the protagonist in the popular Super Sentai series 'Kamen Rider Ryuki' (2002-2003), albeit playing a very different character.

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