Rampaging Dragon of the North (1966): Cast & Plot
Rampaging Dragon of the North is a 1966 action crime film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, starring Nijiko Kiyokawa, Hideo Murota and Jiro Okazaki. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toei Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rampaging Dragon of the North About?
The premise of Rampaging Dragon of the North without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a stint with the yakuza, the son of a respected fisherman returns home to discover his father was killed on the orders of a local gang boss. He vows revenge while keeping his plans from a mother who has grown distant, blaming him for abandoning the family. This little‑seen Fukasaku film explores loyalty, community and the quest to honor both.
Rampaging Dragon of the North Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- yakuza
Rampaging Dragon of the North Cast & Characters
Nijiko Kiyokawa leads the cast, with Hideo Murota as Gen Ashida and Jiro Okazaki. Directed by Kinji Fukasaku; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Kinji Fukasaku
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Hideo Murota as Gen Ashida - Jiro Okazaki
- Joji Takagi as Kumai
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Rampaging Dragon of the North Plot Summary
What happens in Rampaging Dragon of the North from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Starring Nijiko Kiyokawa, Jiro Okazaki, Hideo Murota, and Joji Takagi, this story follows [Jiro Okazaki] as the fisherman’s son who returns to his coastal village after a stint with the yakuza. The moment he steps back onto the docks, he discovers that Gen Ashida [Hideo Murota] has exacted punishment on the community, destroying boats and gear in a bid to force obedience from the Yamagata family and their allied fishermen. His mother resists letting a yakuza stay in their home, while his childhood friend Reiko explains that Jiro’s father has been killed and his brother Toshio reveals that their father had forgiven Jiro for leaving.
Full summary
The whole story of Rampaging Dragon of the North, scene by scene
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Who is the fisherman's son who returns to his coastal village after working with the yakuza?
Rampaging Dragon of the North Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Hokkai no Abare-Ryu” and “Le dragon sauvage de Hokkaido”.
- Also known as
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- Hokkai no Abare-Ryu
- Le dragon sauvage de Hokkaido
- North Sea Dragon
- Le Dragon sauvage d'Hokkaido
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Rampaging Dragon of the North FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rampaging Dragon of the North, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rampaging Dragon of the North?
Rampaging Dragon of the North runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Rampaging Dragon of the North released?
Rampaging Dragon of the North was released on October 22, 1966.
Who directed Rampaging Dragon of the North?
Rampaging Dragon of the North was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
More films by Kinji Fukasaku Who is in the cast of Rampaging Dragon of the North?
Rampaging Dragon of the North stars Nijiko Kiyokawa, Hideo Murota as Gen Ashida and Jiro Okazaki, among 14 credited actors.
Does Rampaging Dragon of the North have a post-credit scene?
No. Rampaging Dragon of the North has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rampaging Dragon of the North in?
The original language of Rampaging Dragon of the North is Japanese.
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