Underplayed Gems

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Match (1969)

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Match poster
Original title
緋牡丹博徒 花札勝負
Directed by
Tai Katō
Genre
drama film
Country
Japan
Runtime
1h 38m
Rating
7.3 of 10 from 9 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A female yakuza boss fights for respect and territory in Japan's underworld. The film tracks her moves as she navigates rival gangs and personal loyalties.

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What happens

Lady Yakuza : Le Jeu des fleurs (緋牡丹博徒 花札勝負, Hibotan bakuto: Hanafuda shōbu) est un film japonais de Tai Katō sorti en 1969. C'est le 3e des huit films qui composent la série Lady Yakuza (緋牡丹博徒, Hibotan bakuto). (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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