Akumyo: Notorious Dragon
1974, Japanese. Directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
About small-time gangster Asakichi's chaotic life in the 1930s. His gambling addiction means that he must not continue working in the family business. Instead he supports himself by arranging cockfights. He becomes ex-geisha Okinu's patron and lover, and falls directly into disfavor with the yakuza.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 24 April 1974
- Original title
- 悪名 縄張荒らし
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshikata Yoda
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Akumyo: Notorious Dragon: quick answers
What should I watch before Akumyo: Notorious Dragon?
Watch Bad Reputation: Cherry Blossoms (1966), Bad Reputation: The Notorious Man of Legend (1967), Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty (1968), and Bad Reputation: Showdown of the Best (1969) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
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How long is Akumyo: Notorious Dragon?
Akumyo: Notorious Dragon runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Akumyo: Notorious Dragon have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Akumyo: Notorious Dragon on?
Akumyo: Notorious Dragon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 April 1974. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Akumyo: Notorious Dragon?
If you liked Akumyo: Notorious Dragon, try Crows Zero, Dead or Alive, Kakegurui: The Movie.
Who directed Akumyo: Notorious Dragon?
Akumyo: Notorious Dragon (1974) was directed by Yasuzō Masumura and stars Shintarō Katsu, Kinya Kitaoji, Yukiyo Toake.