Review of The Yakuza (1974) by Az D — 02 Sep 2011
Approach only when in the mood for old-style... 70's era action/drama movies.
Pollack is a great, great director. I don't know where he rates in the "house-hold name" department... but for me, Pollack is one of the greatest!
Pollack has a way of taking a film (within any given era...) and producing a piece that doesn't seem that aged when watched decades later.
The same is achieved here.
I'd watch ANYTHING with Robert Mitchum in it... and something as well writen and acted as THE YAKUZA makes that even more enjoyable to do.
Great story... great acting... great cast.
Watch all 123 minutes of Samurai-sword weilding, honour defending, Double-barrelled shotgun in each hand, wipe out the Yakuza goodness!!!
You'll not regret it!
This review of The Yakuza (1974) was written by Az D on 02 Sep 2011.
The Yakuza has generally received positive reviews.
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