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Hunter in the Dark

In feudal Japan, a powerful Yakuza leader orchestrates a delicate balance between his lucrative business empire and brutal crimes, fueled by a quest for vengeance against a rival clan, while his devoted wife labors to ensure their family's prosperity.

In 18th century Japan, a powerful Yakuza boss balances his thriving lantern and silk dying business with a dark and mysterious underworld life as a Hunter in the Dark. As he unravels a sinister plot involving a rival clan, his wife struggles to preserve his legacy and his new bodyguard grapples with a mysterious lost memory. Set against the backdrop of the Yakuza code, where honor and sacrifice are paramount, the truth behind the boss's actions lies hidden.

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Info about Hunter in the Dark

Studio(s): Shochiku, Haiyuza Theater Company

Originally Released: United States, Jun 17, 1979

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Action, Adventure, Drama

Hunter in the Dark: Where to Watch Online in United States?

Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "Hunter in the Dark" by streaming it on the following platforms: The Criterion Channel. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Hunter in the Dark" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon.