The Tattooed Hitman
1974, Japanese. Directed by Kōsaku Yamashita.
Bloodshed Is My Business
The most dangerous hired gun in Kyushu's underworld has managed to trigger a vicious gang war, and now, there's a contract on his life. Though nobody is more skilled in the arts of dealing death, can the tattooed hitman fend off the entire Japanese mafia as he searches for the man who wants him dead?
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kōsaku YamashitaDirector
- Bunta SugawaraGinji Yozokura
- Mayumi NagisaFusako Ando
- Tsunehiko WataseKenichi Furuta
- Tatsuo UmemiyaIchiro Ishino
- Hiroki MatsukataShoichi Gunji
- Kei SatōYukio Yamaji
- Takashi ShimuraBukichi Oura
- Gorō IbukiCast
- Masahiko TsugawaKan'ichi Sekimoto
- Gorō ŌkiCast
- Kinji NakamuraCast
- Hideo MurotaTakeshi Daito
Details
- Released
- 27 April 1974
- Original title
- 山口組外伝 九州進攻作戦
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kōji Takada
- Box office
- $2.7M
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The Tattooed Hitman: quick answers
What should I watch before The Tattooed Hitman?
Watch Japan's Top Gangster (1973) first.
What comes after The Tattooed Hitman?
Next in the series: Third Generation Boss (1974).
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How long is The Tattooed Hitman?
The Tattooed Hitman runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Tattooed Hitman have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Tattooed Hitman on?
The Tattooed Hitman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tattooed Hitman?
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Who directed The Tattooed Hitman?
The Tattooed Hitman (1974) was directed by Kōsaku Yamashita and stars Bunta Sugawara, Mayumi Nagisa, Tsunehiko Watase.