A wild and crazy gangster (Joe Shishido) blows into town and ruffles feathers playing opposing Yakuza bosses against each other.
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Watching a film directed by Seijun Suzuki is an experience. It's loud, it's violent, it's beautiful, it's psychotic. As the film unspools you find yourself wondering how a film like this was ever able to be made! But then you stop and just appreciate the fact that it was made at all. Nobody makes films like Suzuki-san. Sure his films don't always make sense, but they ARE consistently engaging. There's always something beautiful or insane to look at. This man really knew where to put his camera. Though of course I recommend actually watching his films, I wouldn't hold it against you if you just let them play on the TV at a party.
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