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Graveyard of Honor

Graveyard of Honor

Crime · Action · 1975

A self-destructive man becomes a powerful member of the yakuza but quickly loses his self-control. Based on the true story of Rikio Ishikawa.

Movie details

Graveyard of Honor

“Only crows will cry when I die!”

1975 Crime · Action 1h 34m

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6.7 / 10

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A self-destructive man becomes a powerful member of the yakuza but quickly loses his self-control. Based on the true story of Rikio Ishikawa.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Kinji Fukasaku

Written by

Tatsuhiko Kamoi · Hirō Matsuda · Fumio Kōnami

Tetsuya Watari

Tetsuya Watari

Rikio Ishikawa

Tatsuo Umemiya

Tatsuo Umemiya

Kozaburo Imai

Yumi Takigawa

Yumi Takigawa

Chieko Ishikawa

Meika Seri

Meika Seri

Osaka Prostitute

Reiko Ike

Reiko Ike

Teruko Imai

Shingo Yamashiro

Shingo Yamashiro

Takuji Tamura

Hideo Murota

Hideo Murota

Yasuo Yoshioka

Court is in session

Put Graveyard of Honor on trial.

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.