Another Lonely Hitman

– After serving 10 years in prison due to a drug-induced assassination of a rival gang boss Tachibana ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
1995
Original Name:
Shin kanashiki hittoman
Another Lonely Hitman
Another Lonely Hitman (1995) - Also known as Shin kanashiki hittoman

After serving 10 years in prison due to a drug-induced assassination of a rival gang boss Tachibana (Ryo Ishibashi) enters a world that's nothing like it was when he went in. Once a respected and feared Yakuza mastermind, he now must try and adapt within the confines of the new generations vision of honor. As he still garners a somewhat decent amount of respect he just tries to get by. Hooking up with a prostitute he's been in passing by with he begins to feel some sense of comfort. Upon stumbling across her being beaten down by her pimp, Tachibana can't just sit by and do nothing. So he commences in putting down an old school Yakuza ass whipping, thus beginning a showdown with the "now" boss, Sato.

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Release Date:

01 Jul 1995

Language:

Japanese

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Plot:

Tachibana is a mob hit man, just released from 10 years in prison where he kicked his drug habit. He's dismayed to find that the code of conduct he honors no longer counts, and soon gets into trouble when he defends a call girl, Yuki, from a pimp who is connected to another gang. Running drugs is where all the action is, and Tachibana scorns junkies and pushers. Can Tachibana navigate this new world, protect Yuki and help her quit drugs, counsel his acolyte, stay true to his code, and maybe find a way out of the gang?

Awards:

4 wins & 1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10

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