The Murder Corps
Originally released in 2001. The Murder Corps is a feature film. directed by 南部秀夫. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring 雁龍太郎, Rikiya Yasuoka, and Kazuyoshi Ozawa
Synopsis
Nishinari, Osaka— Katsuhiro Tokuyama (Ryu Gan), who had been living as a civilian, gives in to repeated pleas from his former comrades and revives the delinquent gang Tokuyama-kai. The Tokuyama-kai begins seizing territory one after another from local yakuza groups. However, a clash with Nishinari’s largest prostitution syndicate, Shiraku-kai, becomes inevitable. Shiraku-kai retaliates by murdering one of Tokuyama-kai’s members, Shinjiro Nakanishi (Kyosuke Yabe), and kidnapping Katsuhiro’s only son, Nishiki. Swearing vengeance for Shinjiro and the rescue of Nishiki, six men arm themselves with Japanese swords and head for the Shiraku-kai headquarters. Waiting for them are 100 elite swordsmen, the Shiraku-kai’s fearsome “Batto-tai.” Six against one hundred. The curtain rises on a brutal, fearless battle where death holds no meaning.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- All In Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Murder Corps about?
Nishinari, Osaka— Katsuhiro Tokuyama (Ryu Gan), who had been living as a civilian, gives in to repeated pleas from his former comrades and revives the delinquent gang Tokuyama-kai. The Tokuyama...
Who directed The Murder Corps?
The Murder Corps was directed by 南部秀夫.
How long is The Murder Corps?
The Murder Corps has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Murder Corps released?
The Murder Corps was released on August 21, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Murder Corps?
The main cast of The Murder Corps includes 雁龍太郎, Rikiya Yasuoka, Kazuyoshi Ozawa, Yasukaze Motomiya, Taisei Miyamoto.