Recommend me some Yakuza movies

[scarletlion]

Right, I know there are a few yakuza film experts on here, so I'm hoping to get some good advice.

I am primarily looking for 60s / 70s Yakuza films but I guess 80s and 90s may fit the bill too.

I have seen:

60s / 70s:
A Colt is my Passport
Branded to Kill
The Yakuza
Pale Flower
Tokyo Drifter
Youth of the Beast
Sympathy for the Underdog

90s:
Most Kitano (loved Fireworks)

On my list is 'Big Time Gambling Boss'. What else do I need to put on the watchlist? Thanks.

[drush9999]

The Battles Without Honor and Humanity series from Kinji Fukasaku

[scarletlion]

Originally Posted by drush9999

The Battles Without Honor and Humanity series from Kinji Fukasaku

Thanks, just googling - is that 11 films ?

[drush9999]

Originally Posted by scarletlion

Thanks, just googling - is that 11 films ?

The first five are the best. All directed by Fukasaku

There was a another unrelated series called New Battles Without Honor and Humanity, only the first 3 or so are directed by Fukasaku.

I'd watch the original 5 and see how you like them, but they're very good as Yakuza films go.

[Whirlybird fan]

Black Rain and The Punisher (both from 1989)

Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991)

[MegatronG1]

I'm not an expert but one film that I like that involves yakuza is Black Rain with Michael Douglas.

[ophone]

Originally Posted by scarletlion

(loved Fireworks)

I saw quite a decent chunk of Kitano's movies and this is my favourite by him. Stunning visuals, emotional music, great story.

[Mothravka]

Pigs and Battleships (1961)
Tattooed Life (1965)
The Wolves (1971)
A Certain Killer (1967)
Onimasa (1982)

[scarletlion]

Originally Posted by Mothravka

Pigs and Battleships (1961)
Tattooed Life (1965)
The Wolves (1971)
A Certain Killer (1967)
Onimasa (1982)

These are great, thank you.