Katsuji Ichikawa
2021
暗黒街の顔役
Kihachi Okamoto
Koji Tsuruta, Seizaburō Kawazu
Ryuta and Mineo Komatsu are brothers, both yakuza (gangsters). Mineo, although complicit in crime, even murder, wants out of the gangster life, hoping to become a successful singer instead. Ryuta loves his brother, but Mineo's possible defection presents problems for the gang, and Ryuta realizes he must kill his brother if he wants to survive.
The Big Boss
旅路
Hiroshi Inagaki
Ryō Ikebe, Mariko Okada
Forced on the road by yakuza obligations, a man sets out on a reckless journey to Tsumagoi. Movie posters for local cinemas were often displayed at sento (public baths) too. The handwritten text on the bottom here announces the film will play at Hassen for 3 days.
The Lone Journey
