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The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang (1972): Cast

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The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang is a 1972 crime action film directed by Masahiro Makino, starring Sumiko Fuji as Tsuruji, Takuzō Kawatani and Ken Takakura. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Masahiro Makino
Genres
Crime , Action
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang About?

The premise of The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang without spoilers.

The Ni Family, famed as the most respected firefighting brigade in Kanto, loses its leader and its appointed successor vanishes. In their stead, Tsuruji—a striking, resilient geisha—takes command of the clan. She must now rally her team and face a ruthless yakuza syndicate that seeks to seize control of the territory.

The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang Themes & Keywords

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  • female yakuza
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Cast & crew

The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang Cast & Characters

Sumiko Fuji leads the cast as Tsuruji, with Takuzō Kawatani as Gang member and Ken Takakura as Kuramoto. Directed by Masahiro Makino; 45 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Masahiro Makino

More films directed by Masahiro Makino: Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4, The Domain, An Actor’s Revenge and Street of Ronin.

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The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang.

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The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang?

The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang released?

The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang was released on March 4, 1972.

Who directed The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang?

The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang was directed by Masahiro Makino.

More films by Masahiro Makino

Who is in the cast of The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang?

The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang stars Sumiko Fuji as Tsuruji, Takuzō Kawatani as Gang member and Ken Takakura as Kuramoto, among 45 credited actors.

Does The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang have a post-credit scene?

No. The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang in?

The original language of The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang is Japanese.

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