Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hired assassin, impresses yakuza boss Gomyo Kiyoemon with his skill. Gomyo hires Tanigawa as his bodyguard, or yojimbo, to protect him during an inter-clan conflict. Tanigawa quickly rises in stature in the clan, but finds his boss's enemies almost overwhelming.
You can stream Hunter in the Dark on Criterion Channel. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Hunter in the Dark was directed by Hideo Gosha.
Hunter in the Dark runs for 2h 17min, and was released in 1979.
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