

Red Peony Gambler
1968, Japanese. Directed by Kōsaku Yamashita.
Ryuko was raised by her father, a gambler named Senzo Yano in Kumamoto, Kyushu, after her mother died when she was little. When she turned 18 years old, her father was attacked and killed by a stranger in alley. Ryuko then dissolves her yakuza family, and, carrying the wallet left by the killer, she sets out on a journey to avenge her father’s death. Five years later, she wanders the nation, known only as! Red Peony Oryu who has a red peony tattooed on her shoulder and has the defiance and courage of a man. She meets Katagiri - a loner gambler, Kumatora - boss of a family in Shikoku, and Otaka - female boss of the Doman Family in Osaka. With their help, she finally catches up with the man who murdered her father.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 14 September 1968
- Original title
- 緋牡丹博徒
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Norifumi Suzuki
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Red Peony Gambler: quick answers
What comes after Red Peony Gambler?
Next in the series: Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation (1968), Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game (1969), and Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony (1969).
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How long is Red Peony Gambler?
Red Peony Gambler runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Red Peony Gambler is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Red Peony Gambler?
If you liked Red Peony Gambler, try Female Prisoner Scorpion: #701's Grudge Song, SAS: Red Notice, Tokyo Fist.
Who directed Red Peony Gambler?
Red Peony Gambler (1968) was directed by Kōsaku Yamashita and stars Sumiko Fuji, Ken Takakura, Tomisaburō Wakayama.