The Yakuza
1974, English. Directed by Sydney Pollack.
A man never forgets. A man pays his debts.
When George Tanner does business with high-ranking Yakuza Tono, Tono kidnaps his daughter, and George summons his old friend, private eye Harry Kilmer, to Japan to investigate.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 December 1974
- Country
- United States of America, Japan
- Written by
- Paul Schrader, Leonard Schrader, Robert Towne
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $1.5M
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The Yakuza: quick answers
Is The Yakuza worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 240 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Yakuza?
The Yakuza runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Yakuza have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Yakuza. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Yakuza parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Yakuza is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Yakuza on?
The Yakuza isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Yakuza?
If you liked The Yakuza, try Across 110th Street, Trafficking, King Ivory.
Who directed The Yakuza?
The Yakuza (1974) was directed by Sydney Pollack and stars Robert Mitchum, Ken Takakura, Eiji Okada.