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Expelled from the Kanto Mob
In the late Taisho era. Umeshima Jinbei, the president of the Kanto Umeshima Kai, divided the area into the Kuroda family to the south and the Takeuchi family to the north in order to protect the security of Kame no Ii, which had opened up in place of the Yoshiwara brothel that had been burnt down in the earthquake, and had the Kuroda family rule their respective territories. Chichibu Yasaburo, the small head of the Kuroda family, had a good reputation as the mainstay of the family and was trusted by his boss Mankichi, but Furuno, who was in love with Mankichi's daughter Mie, who was in love with Yasaburo, informally informed the Takeuchi clan and took out Mankichi's seal and borrowed money from Takeuchi in the name of Yasaburo to line his pockets.
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Plot Summary
Following a botched assassination attempt, a yakuza enforcer is betrayed by his own gang and finds himself on the run. Hunted by both the police and his former associates, he must navigate the treacherous underworld of Tokyo to uncover the truth behind the betrayal and seek vengeance.
Critical Reception
Expelled from the Kanto Mob was a gritty and violent entry in the yakuza genre, praised for its fast-paced action and unflinching portrayal of organized crime. While not as critically acclaimed as some of its contemporaries, it resonated with audiences for its brutal authenticity and the compelling performance of its lead.
What Reviewers Say
Features intense and brutal action sequences.
Explores the dark and violent world of the yakuza with unflinching realism.
Bunta Sugawara delivers a commanding performance as the betrayed protagonist.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this classic yakuza film, but those available often highlight its raw energy and violent plotting as key draws.
Fun Fact
Teruo Ishii was known for his prolific output and often pushed the boundaries of the yakuza genre with his graphic depictions of violence and psychological depth.
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