Retaliation

Jiro Sagae (Akira Kobayashi) is a Yakuza member of the Ichimonji Family and has just been released from prison after serving eight years for murder. Immediately upon his release he is met by a man named "Hino" (Jo Shishido) who is the brother of the murdered man and insists upon having revenge. A fight ensues but it is broken up by Hino's girlfriend who just happens to be there at this time. Having now gone their separate ways Jiro goes to see his godfather who has been extremely ill and was taken care of by another Yakuza clan known as the Hazema Family. Wishing to express his gratitude he subsequently pays a visit to the godfather of the Hazema Family who offers him a job which involves going to Takagawa City and eliminating two minor Yakuza clans who happen to be rivals of one another. He is then given some men to work under him and one just happens to be Hino-who still intends to kill him. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that, although the plot is a bit complicated at times, I still found it to be an entertaining Yakuza film for the most part. I especially liked the way in which Jiro managed to pit one Yakuza clan against the other in such a skillful manner. In any case, I recommend this film to viewers who might be interested in a movie of this sort and I have rated it accordingly. Above average.