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Retaliation (1968): Cast

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Retaliation is a 1968 action crime film directed by Yasuharu Hasebe, starring Jō Shishido as Hino, Tatsuya Fuji and Shōki Fukae. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Retaliation (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Yasuharu Hasebe
Genres
Action , Crime
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Retaliation About?

The premise of Retaliation without spoilers.

After serving time in prison, yakuza lieutenant Sumikawa learns his former gang has collapsed. Determined and ambitious, he joins a rival organization that offers him a high‑ranking role in exchange for eliminating a competing family. As alliances shift, promises of loyalty dissolve into cut‑throat competition, betrayal, and inevitable retaliation.

Retaliation Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • gang warfare
  • crime family
  • sick bed
  • aging boss
  • loyalty
  • former boss
  • breaking a promise
  • promise
  • ex convict
  • fight
  • knife
  • violence
+3 more
  • gangster
  • blood splatter
  • yakuza
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Cast & crew

Retaliation Cast & Characters

Jō Shishido leads the cast as Hino, with Tatsuya Fuji as Shinjo and Shōki Fukae as Munezuka. Directed by Yasuharu Hasebe; 36 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Yasuharu Hasebe

More films directed by Yasuharu Hasebe: Danger Point: The Road to Hell, Abunai Deka, The Young Animals and Raping!.

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Retaliation Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Retaliation.

Retaliation Original Trailer (Yasuharu Hasebe, 1969)
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Retaliation Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Shima wa moratta” and “Territorial Dispute”.

Also known as
  • Shima wa moratta
  • Territorial Dispute
  • Turf War
  • 反击
  • 反擊

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Retaliation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Retaliation?

Retaliation runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Retaliation released?

Retaliation was released on October 5, 1968.

Who directed Retaliation?

Retaliation was directed by Yasuharu Hasebe.

More films by Yasuharu Hasebe

Who is in the cast of Retaliation?

Retaliation stars Jō Shishido as Hino, Tatsuya Fuji as Shinjo and Shōki Fukae as Munezuka, among 36 credited actors.

Does Retaliation have a post-credit scene?

No. Retaliation has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Retaliation in?

The original language of Retaliation is Japanese.

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