Red Peony Gambler 3: The Flower Cards Game

Directed by Tai Kato
Film Movement Classics
1969
98 Minutes
Japan
Japanese
Action, Classics, Asian
Asian Studies, Film Studies
Not Rated
DVD $150.00
Blu-ray $150.00
PPR $350.00
DRL $499.00
PPR+DRL $599.00

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After saving a blind child from being hit by an oncoming train the gambler known as Oryu, "The Red Peony," is accepted as a guest by a Yakuza boss only to become involved in a romantic dispute between two members of rival clans.

Cast

  • Junko Fuji
  • Ken Takakura
  • Kanjûrô Arashi
  • Teruo Ishiyama
  • Tomisaburô Wakayama
  • Highest Rating
    "Director Tai Kato visually embellishes the film with great moments, maximizing the setting and themes, while the cast carry the characters through...."
    Matt Reifschneider, Blood Brothers
  • Highest Rating
    "With "Red Peony Gambler 3: Hanafuda Match" Tai Kato stages the darkest, most complex and ultimately also the best part of the series so far."
    Pablo Knote, Nippon Cinema

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Awards & Recognition

Official Selection
Venice Film Festival
Official Selection
Tokyo Int'l. Film Festival

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