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Dissolution Rites (1967): Cast

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Dissolution Rites is a 1967 crime film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, starring Koji Tsuruta as Sawaki, Hideo Murota and Tetsuro Tamba. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Dissolution Rites (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Kinji Fukasaku
Genre
Crime
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toei Company
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dissolution Rites About?

The premise of Dissolution Rites without spoilers.

Sawaki is released after eight years for killing a rival gang leader to secure landfill rights for the Kotaki clan, only to find Tokyo’s yakuza dismantled and former members now running legitimate businesses. Disgusted by their betrayal, exploiting the poor, he feels responsible and follows his code to protect the town where his lover lives.

Dissolution Rites Themes & Keywords

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  • yakuza
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Cast & crew

Dissolution Rites Cast & Characters

Koji Tsuruta leads the cast as Sawaki, with Hideo Murota and Tetsuro Tamba as Sakai. Directed by Kinji Fukasaku; 29 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kinji Fukasaku

More films directed by Kinji Fukasaku, best-rated first: Tora! Tora! Tora!, Battle Royale, Battle Royale II: Requiem and Battle Royale.

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Details

Dissolution Rites Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Kaisan shiki” and “La cérémonie de dissolution du gang”.

Also known as
  • Kaisan shiki
  • La cérémonie de dissolution du gang
  • Ceremony of Disbanding

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FAQ

Dissolution Rites FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dissolution Rites, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dissolution Rites?

Dissolution Rites runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Dissolution Rites released?

Dissolution Rites was released on April 1, 1967.

Who directed Dissolution Rites?

Dissolution Rites was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.

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Who is in the cast of Dissolution Rites?

Dissolution Rites stars Koji Tsuruta as Sawaki, Hideo Murota and Tetsuro Tamba as Sakai, among 29 credited actors.

Does Dissolution Rites have a post-credit scene?

No. Dissolution Rites has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dissolution Rites in?

The original language of Dissolution Rites is Japanese.

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