Name: Profit from Killing
Director: Tokujirō Yamazaki
Genre: Crime, Action
Released: 1964-01-01
Duration: 89 min
Cast: Hideaki Nitani, Yōko Yamamoto, Reiko Sasamori, Isao Tamagawa, Yasukiyo Umeno

About This Movie

Profit from Killing is a gritty 1964 action-crime flick directed by Tokujirō Yamazaki. It’s set in the chaotic streets of Ikebukuro, where the Hanamura Kogyo yakuza grips the area in a violent stranglehold. You get this raw atmosphere that feels real, you know? The pacing shifts between intense action sequences and quieter moments that flesh out the characters, especially our lead, Bin Tsuzuki. He’s this tramp returning from prison, and his redemption arc is woven into the fabric of the underworld. There’s a certain authenticity to the practical effects here, nothing flashy, just brutal enough to keep you on edge. The performances, too, lend a depth that’s often overlooked in genre films.

Explores themes of redemption and brutality in crime. · Notable for practical effects that enhance realism. · Bin Tsuzuki's character arc stands out in the narrative.