Blood of Revenge

Osaka, 1907. The upstart Hoshino gang tries to assassinate the boss of the Kiyatatsu syndicate, who are in charge of the construction business. The attempt fails but sets in motion a spiral of violence, as the Hoshino sabotage building sites and kill a junior Kiyatatsu member. When the old boss dies of his wounds, senior lieutenant Kikuchi (Koji Tsuruta, Big Time Gambling Boss) decides to take on the Hoshino gang alone. Director Tai Kato’s first yakuza film is a feast for the eyes, with bold set design, vivid colours and daring shot compositions bringing to life a timeless tale of honour and vengeance. Co-written by Red Peony Gambler creator Norifumi Suzuki and featuring a stunning central performance from Tsuruta, this is one of the finest of Toei’s classic “chivalrous” yakuza films.

LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES

• High-Definition digital transfer
• Uncompressed mono PCM audio
• Lice Are Scary - short film by Tai Kato (1943, 14 mins)
• Junko Fuji: Flower and Storm - a visual essay by Mark Schilling (2025, 15 mins)
• New English subtitle translation
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow
• Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Earl Jackson and an archival review of the film
  
• Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings

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Year: 1965
Country: Japan
Cert: 15
Format: Blu-ray
Region: AB
RAD153BDLE
EAN: 5060974683031
Release date: 26/01/26

Press:

"Lifted above the ruck of standard period yakuza movies by Tsuruta's wonderful performance and by Kato's distinctive mise en scène" - Time Out