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By Philip M (266) on 02 Sep 2011

Sadly rarely seen outside of the artificial Region1 DVD divide. Late entry to the Mitchum canon post kung-fu-philia…

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By Douglas P (87) on 02 Sep 2011

Pollack's 'Three Days to the Condor' was a far superior film to this slapdash attempt at commenting on the cultural clash between the US and…

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By Zach F (179) on 02 Sep 2011

Probably the least known Sydney Pollack-directed, Paul Schrader-scripted gangster epic, starring 'ol Bob Mitchum and Takakura Ken…

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By Orion W (25) on 02 Sep 2011

My first introduction to Yakuza films, albeit a flawed one…

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By Stephane M (41) on 02 Sep 2011

One of my all-time favourites - though you probably need to be a japanophile to appreciate it…

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By Stephen M (1,308) on 02 Sep 2011

When an American cracks up, he opens up the window and shoots up a bunch of strangers…

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By Dave R (1,620) on 02 Sep 2011

I guess i'd call this a noir and i'd also say it's very underrated. solid acting, good directing and set design…

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By Anne F (623) on 02 Sep 2011

Kirjastohan on nakojaan taynna hyvia leffoja. En ole mikaan samurai/yakuza-leffojen fani, mutta tassa kylla oli palaset kohdallaan…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 02 Sep 2011

Splendid take on honor, loyalty, and regret, with Mitchum delivering a brilliant performance in Paul Schrader's superb script…

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By Josh T (486) on 02 Sep 2011

Incredible. Sydney Pollack brings home a stunning clash of Japanese and American cultures that shows what honor is and the high cost it comes with…

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By Kenny C (142) on 02 Sep 2011

Story plods for awhile but the last thirty minutes are spectacular…

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By Richard H (920) on 02 Sep 2011

Think Balck Rain then think 10x better. Mitchum is perfect in this role…

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By Paul C (2,626) on 02 Sep 2011

A truly great film - one which I watched in my early teens and introduced me to Japanese ideals of honour and tradition…

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By Teo C (20) on 02 Sep 2011

Brilliant film. I can watch it over and over again. Violent yet emotional. Minimal dialogue but enough to convey a good story. One of my favourites…

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By Ben B (1,489) on 02 Sep 2011

Robert Mitchum and excellent Japanese swordplay…

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By Gavin T (45) on 02 Sep 2011

Robert Mitchum and Ken Takakura! Together! Plus lots of pinky-chopping…

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By Augusto A (42) on 02 Sep 2011

This movie kicks ass. I really wasn't expecting Sydney Pollack to direct action so well. The action scenes are perfectly shot and edited…

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By Sterling T (104) on 02 Sep 2011

Very surprising film, great classic look and costumes that stand the test of time…

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By Az D (122) on 02 Sep 2011

Approach only when in the mood for old-style... 70's era action/drama movies. Pollack is a great, great director…

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By Tom H (1,836) on 02 Sep 2011

Gjensynet med denne filmen fra 1974 innfridde…

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