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Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation (1968): Cast

Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation (1968) movie poster

Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation is a 1968 crime drama directed by Norifumi Suzuki, starring Sumiko Fuji as O-Ryu, Kunio Murai and Takuzō Kawatani. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Norifumi Suzuki
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation About?

The premise of Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation without spoilers.

When a benevolent yakuza boss in a silk‑farming town offers the itinerant gambler Oryu shelter, her brief refuge turns deadly. A rival gang murders the boss to seize the town’s enterprises, leaving Oryu bound by a promise to safeguard his children and the struggling business, forcing her into a dangerous struggle to protect the community.

Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • sequel
  • second part
  • town
  • rape
  • ninkyo
  • yakuza
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Cast & crew

Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation Cast & Characters

Sumiko Fuji leads the cast as O-Ryu, with Kunio Murai as Yûkichi Togasaki and Takuzō Kawatani as Thug. Directed by Norifumi Suzuki; 44 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Norifumi Suzuki

More films directed by Norifumi Suzuki: The Shogunate’s Harem, Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy, Hole in the Pants and Kabamaru the Ninja Boy.

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Videos

Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation.

Original 1968 Trailer [Subtitled]
Details

Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Lady Yakuza - La Règle du jeu” and “Hibotan bakuto: isshuku ippan”.

Also known as
  • Lady Yakuza - La Règle du jeu
  • Hibotan bakuto: isshuku ippan
  • Lady Yakuza 2 - La règle du jeu
  • Lady Yakuza Red Peony Gambler 2: Gambler's Obligation
  • Красный Пион 2: Долг игрока
  • 红牡丹赌徒:一宿一饭
  • 紅牡丹賭徒:一宿一飯

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Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation?

Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation released?

Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation was released on November 22, 1968.

Who directed Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation?

Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation was directed by Norifumi Suzuki.

More films by Norifumi Suzuki

Who is in the cast of Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation?

Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation stars Sumiko Fuji as O-Ryu, Kunio Murai as Yûkichi Togasaki and Takuzō Kawatani as Thug, among 44 credited actors.

Does Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation have a post-credit scene?

No. Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation in?

The original language of Red Peony Gambler: Gambler’s Obligation is Japanese.

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