/dmWtExCufVwBoDHI2E4428ot9OF.jpg

Japanese Godfather: Ambition (1977)

Genre : Crime, Drama

Runtime : 2H 21M

Director : Sadao Nakajima
Writer : Kōji Takada

Synopsis

An ambitious Kansai yakuza don moves in on Tokyo using financial and political tactics, sparking conflict with a local criminal association.

Actors

Shin Saburi
Shin Saburi
Toshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Hiroki Matsukata
Hiroki Matsukata
Bunta Sugawara
Bunta Sugawara
Kyōko Kishida
Kyōko Kishida
Etsushi Takahashi
Etsushi Takahashi
Akiyuki Nosaka
Akiyuki Nosaka

Crews

Sadao Nakajima
Sadao Nakajima
Director
Koichi Iiboshi
Koichi Iiboshi
Novel
Kōji Takada
Kōji Takada
Screenplay

Similar

Kingdom: Ashin of the North
Tragedy, betrayal and a mysterious discovery fuel a woman's vengeance for the loss of her tribe and family.
Windfall
A man breaks into a tech billionaire's empty vacation home, but things go sideways when the arrogant mogul and his wife arrive for a last-minute getaway.
The Stranger
Two strangers strike up a conversation on a long journey. One is a suspect in an unsolved missing person’s case and the other an undercover operative on his trail. Their uneasy friendship becomes the core of this tightly wrought thriller, which is based on the true story of one of the largest investigations and undercover operations in Australia.
The Highway Family
Depicts the process of meeting a family who lives a homeless life like camping along a highway rest area, and a couple who accidentally hold hands and the process of the birth of a new family. The story of a family wandering the streets with the hope that they will meet the warmth and affection, compassion, trust, and hope between people who still exist in the cold reality, is revived with the courage and help of someone.
Kung-Fu Zohra
Zohra is convinced that separating from her husband Omar would break her little girl’s heart and so determines not to leave him despite the violence he metes out. Then she meets Chang Sue, the caretaker of the gym where she works to make ends meet. When she learns that he’s a kung fu master, Zohra asks him to teach her some self-defence basics…
The Whole Truth
When two siblings stumble on a strange hole in the wall of their grandparents' house, horrifying incidents reveal sinister secrets about their family.
Eva
When Eva gets involved in a steamy threesome with a houseboy and her lady boss, she realizes she has to choose only one between them.
The Bad Seed Returns
Several years after the murderous events of the first movie left her father dead, Emma is now living with her aunt Angela and navigating high school. Angela’s husband begins to suspect that Emma may not be as innocent as she appears and suggests sending her off to boarding school. Meanwhile, a new girl at school seems to know Emma’s secrets, leaving Emma no choice but to slip back to her old ways and take care of her enemies by any means necessary.
Beyond the Summit
Mateo undertakes the ascent of Annapurna, the most dangerous mountain on the planet, in order to fulfill an old promise.
Panash
Panash is a fictional film set in a dystopian near future. Buenos Aires is in flames, convulsed by a state of siege that seems to have no end. But in the margins of the city, there is room for a love story.
The Enforcer
A noir thriller set in Miami, the film follows an enforcer who discovers his femme fatale boss has branched out into cyber sex trafficking, putting a young runaway he’s befriended at risk. He sacrifices everything to save the young girl from the deadly organization he’s spent his life building.
Close
Two thirteen year-olds have always been incredibly close but they drift apart after the intimacy of their relationship is questioned by schoolmates. An emotionally transformative and unforgettable portrait of the intersection of friendship and love, identity and independence, and heartbreak and healing.
Ip Man: The Awakening
When a young Master Ip stops a kidnapping, he ignites a turf war with a ruthless human trafficking ring. In retaliation, the gang kidnaps one of Ip Man’s close friends, forcing him to face the group’s brutal boxing champion head-on.
The Invisible Thread
The teenage son of two fathers makes a documentary film about his parents but is surprised when a real-life plot twist occurs in his family.
Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday
The Accident Man is back, and this time he must best the top assassins in the world to protect the ungrateful son of a mafia boss, save the life of his only friend and rekindle his relationship with his maniacal father figure.
Fortress: Sniper's Eye
Weeks after the deadly assault on Fortress Camp, Robert makes a daring rescue to save Sasha, the widow of his old nemesis Balzary. But back in the camp's command bunker, it appears Sasha may have devious plans of her own. As a new attack breaks out, Robert is confronted with a familiar face he thought he'd never see again…
Masquerade
Adrien, an attractive dancer whose career was shattered by a motorbike accident, wastes his youth in the laziness of the French Riviera, where he is looked after by Martha, a former movie star. Adrien’s life is turned upside down when he meets Margot, a captivating beauty who lives for the thrill of scams and romantic entanglements. Together, they fantasise about a better life and set up a diabolical scheme, an emotional masquerade.
Ida Red
Ida Red may not survive her 20-year prison sentence for armed robbery. She turns to her son, Wyatt, for one last job and a chance to regain her freedom.
Emergency
Ready for a night of legendary partying, three college students must weigh the pros and cons of calling the police when faced with an unexpected situation.