Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room Poster

Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room

Not Rated Action Drama

Starring: Sumiko Fuji, Kyōsuke Machida, Koji Tsuruta, Bin Amatsu, Tetsuro Tamba

Writer: Kazuo Kasahara, Norifumi Suzuki

Release Date:
October 1, 1969
Ratings:
5.9 / 10
Director:
Kōsaku Yamashita
Companies:
Toei Company

Overview

Oryu the Red Peony, a wandering female yakuza on a soul-searching journey after the death of her father. After collecting her sickly follower from jail, she is taken in by a fishing village. Feeling indebted to their generosity, she stays to work for the village and promises to leave her yakuza ways behind. When a dispute breaks out for the gambling rights to a local festival, the villagers are harassed by a gang of thugs. When the harassment turns violent, Oryu must decide wither to keep her promise or protect the villagers.