The Okinawa War of Ten Years

After World War II, when Okinawa was under control of the United States, the local yakuza prospered. But when Okinawa is returned to Japan, the mainland yakuza tries to take over; the local yakuza tries to compete. Now sides are drawn among the local yakuza guys who used to be best friends since their childhood, and brother fights brother. It results in the biggest yakuza war in Okinawa.

Director

Akinori Matsuo

Writers

Isao Matsumoto, Seiko Shimura, Ichirō Ōtsu

Released

June 3, 1978

Language

Japanese