チンピラ仁義 新・極楽とんぼ
チンピラ仁義 新・極楽とんぼ

チンピラ仁義 新・極楽とんぼ

1996Movie93 minJapanese
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Director: Megumi OhashiGenres: Action, Crime

Plot Summary

In the gritty underworld of Japanese crime, a disillusioned yakuza enforcer named Jiro finds himself caught between rival gangs and a corrupt system. When his loyalty is tested by betrayal and the pursuit of a mysterious artifact, Jiro must confront his past and fight for survival in a brutal landscape where honor is a rare commodity.

Critical Reception

This direct-to-video yakuza film received mixed reviews, often praised for its raw action sequences and gritty atmosphere but criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. It's considered a staple of its genre for fans of low-budget crime thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a decent dose of yakuza-style violence and action.
  • The plot can be difficult to follow at times.
  • Appeals to fans of straightforward, no-frills crime dramas.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable due to the film's direct-to-video nature and limited international release. However, for its intended audience, it likely offered standard genre entertainment.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a series of V-Cinema yakuza films, a direct-to-video market that flourished in Japan during the 1990s, often featuring stylized violence and gritty narratives.

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