Silk Hat Boss
1970, Japanese. Directed by Norifumi Suzuki.
In a strange outfit and full of youthful energy, the explosive Boss Kumatora raises hell like there's no tomorrow. The first movie of a new series starring Wakayama Tomisaburo as everybody's favorite character Boss Kumatora from the Red Peony Gambler series. Having made a fortune in the Russo-Japanese War, the Kumatora Family migrates to Kyushu to take on a military-related job. There they encounter the evil and malicious interference of the Chindai family of Kumamoto, and Boss Kumatora boldly fights back with the help of O'Ryu the Red Peony. A super entertaining film with non-stop comedy and action directed by Suzuki Norifumi.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 25 June 1970
- Original title
- シルクハットの大親分
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kōji Takada
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Silk Hat Boss runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Silk Hat Boss isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 June 1970. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Silk Hat Boss?
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Who directed Silk Hat Boss?
Silk Hat Boss (1970) was directed by Norifumi Suzuki and stars Tomisaburō Wakayama, Sumiko Fuji, Masumi Harukawa.