The Black Gambler: The Gambling Syndicate Poster

The Black Gambler: The Gambling Syndicate

Not Rated Crime

Starring: Akira Kobayashi, Manami Fuji, Michino Yokoyama, Kiiton Masuda, Asao Koike

Writer: Ryuzo Nakanishi, Ei Ogawa

Release Date:
August 1, 1965
Ratings:
7.0 / 10
Director:
Kō Nakahira
Companies:
Nikkatsu Corporation

Overview

Place your bets! Koji Himuro (Akira Kobayashi) is a makeout artist with unparalleled gambling skills. Shortly after his return to Tokyo, he is invited to attend a reception being held at the Suvenian Embassy of Tokyo. This “reception” was an undercover gambling operation that was run by an international gambling syndicate. Up against a cardsharp by the name of Inumaru and his mistress Reiko, Koji plays a flawless game of Seven Bridge. Outraged by his loss, Inumaru orders Reiko to stalk Koji like a shadow.