Hunter in the Dark
1979, Japanese. Directed by Hideo Gosha.
Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hired assassin, impresses yakuza boss Gomyo Kiyoemon with his skill. Gomyo hires Tanigawa as his bodyguard, or yojimbo, to protect him during an inter-clan conflict. Tanigawa quickly rises in stature in the clan, but finds his boss's enemies almost overwhelming.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Hunter in the Dark is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 17 June 1979
- Original title
- 闇の狩人
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kaneo Ikegami
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What Hunter in the Dark is based on
Hunter in the Dark is based on Yami no Kariudo by Shōtarō Ikenami.
Yami no Kariudo
By Shōtarō Ikenami
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Hunter in the Dark: quick answers
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How long is Hunter in the Dark?
Hunter in the Dark runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does Hunter in the Dark have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Hunter in the Dark on?
Hunter in the Dark is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hunter in the Dark?
If you liked Hunter in the Dark, try Al Capone, Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima, K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces.
Who directed Hunter in the Dark?
Hunter in the Dark (1979) was directed by Hideo Gosha and stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiko Kishi, Ayumi Ishida.
What is Hunter in the Dark based on?
Hunter in the Dark is based on Yami no Kariudo by Shōtarō Ikenami.