Organized Crime: Killer's Glory
Organized Crime: Killer's Glory

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Organized Crime: Killer's Glory

1972
Movie
98 min
Japanese

A professional lone-wolf hitman comes to his blood brother's aid when his boss is brutally murdered by an unknown yakuza faction.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Ruy GuerraGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A talented but troubled young black detective is assigned to investigate the murder of a mobster's son. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he finds himself caught between his duty and his own moral compass, facing corruption and betrayal at every turn. The investigation forces him to confront the systemic injustices and the blurred lines between law and crime.

Critical Reception

Organized Crime: Killer's Glory received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its gritty realism and O.J. Simpson's performance, others found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. It is generally considered a lesser-known film within the crime genre, often overshadowed by more prominent productions of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at social commentary within a crime drama framework.

  • Criticized for a meandering plot and inconsistent character development.

  • O.J. Simpson's early dramatic performance noted, though not universally acclaimed.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but general sentiment points to it being an interesting, albeit flawed, crime drama from the early 1970s, with some appreciating its thematic ambitions and others finding it dated.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of O.J. Simpson's earliest significant roles in a dramatic feature, predating his transition to football stardom and later controversies.

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