Watch Trailer
Red Peony Gambler
Hibotan bakuto
1968
Synopsis
Wandering female gambler Oryu the Red Peony, so known for the tattoo on her shoulder, rambles into town searching for her father’s killer. She meets a kindred spirit, the noble and handsome yakuza Katagiri, and other sundry denizens of the underworld who guide her on a bloody quest for vengeance.
Editorial
The iconic blueprint for female-led yakuza films, the Red Peony Gambler series honors the wayfaring origin of the yakuza, while paving a new path for the traditionally male-dominated genre. A smash hit upon release, this first installment propelled the radiant yet stoic Sumiko Fuji to movie stardom.
