The Gun Like Lightning
1960, Japanese. Directed by Haruyasu Noguchi.
A young yakuza just released from prison for a crime he didn't commit, a police inspector determined to clean up the corruption in his own hometown, and a deranged assassin who lives to kill collide in a port town overrun by rival gangs, with two women, both stuck in relationships they are trying to escape from, stuck in-between.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 14 May 1960
- Original title
- 拳銃無頼帖 電光石火の男
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kenrō Matsuura
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What The Gun Like Lightning is based on
The Gun Like Lightning is adapted from a novel.
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The Gun Like Lightning: quick answers
What should I watch before The Gun Like Lightning?
Watch Ryuji, the Gun Slinger (1960) first.
What comes after The Gun Like Lightning?
Next in the series: The Man with a Sinister Laugh (1960) and Tales of a Gunman: The Man Without Tomorrow (1960).
Is The Gun Like Lightning worth watching?
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How long is The Gun Like Lightning?
The Gun Like Lightning runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Gun Like Lightning have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Gun Like Lightning. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Gun Like Lightning parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Gun Like Lightning yet.
Which OTT platform is The Gun Like Lightning on?
The Gun Like Lightning isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 May 1960. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gun Like Lightning?
If you liked The Gun Like Lightning, try American Yakuza, Female Yakuza Tale, Sailor Suit and Machine Gun.
Who directed The Gun Like Lightning?
The Gun Like Lightning (1960) was directed by Haruyasu Noguchi and stars Keiichirō Akagi, Ruriko Asaoka, Joe Shishido.
What is The Gun Like Lightning based on?
The Gun Like Lightning is adapted from a novel.