The Yakuza Awaits
1969, Japanese. Directed by Kōsaku Yamashita.
Forth film in the Gokudo series with Tomisaburô Wakayama
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 9 January 1969
- Original title
- 待っていた極道
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Isao Matsumoto
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The Yakuza Awaits: quick answers
What should I watch before The Yakuza Awaits?
Watch Scoundrel (1968), Return of the Outlaw (1968), and Enlisted Yakuza (1968) first.
What comes after The Yakuza Awaits?
Next in the series: Yakuza on Foot (1969), A Yakuza Goes Home (1970), and Fugitive Scoundrel (1970).
Is The Yakuza Awaits worth watching?
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How long is The Yakuza Awaits?
The Yakuza Awaits runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Yakuza Awaits have a post-credits scene?
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The Yakuza Awaits parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Yakuza Awaits on?
The Yakuza Awaits isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 January 1969. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Yakuza Awaits?
If you liked The Yakuza Awaits, try The Yakuza, Blindfire, The Public Eye.
Who directed The Yakuza Awaits?
The Yakuza Awaits (1969) was directed by Kōsaku Yamashita and stars Tomisaburō Wakayama, Minoru Ōki, Shingo Yamashiro.