Movies and TvShows featuring "japanese-noir" theme.
In a futuristic world, Juzo Inui, a cyborg detective with a revolver for a head, takes on cases involving cybernetic enhancements, erased memories, and the corrupt megacorporations that control society. His quest for answers leads him to uncover a conspiracy involving child kidnapping and the dark secrets of his own past.
Although the city of Fukuoka might look relatively peaceful at first glance, in actuality it houses a thriving mixture of dangerous individuals such as killers, detectives, and professional revenge seekers right beneath its surface. Among their number is Zenji Banba, a laidback and observant detective who is investigating the work of other hitmen companies in the area. However, Banba might not be the only one with a bone to pick with these organizations, as Xianming Ling, a crossdressing male hitman in the employ of one such company begins getting fed up with his lack of jobs and pay. One day, after Ling's current target commits suicide before the hitman could reach him, his company refuses to pay him even half the amount they were originally supposed to for the assassination. Frustrated, Ling requests another mission and is offered the job of taking out Banba, whom his organization believes has been interfering with their business. However, when Banba arrives at his home and finds the hitman inside, Ling surprisingly doesn't even attempt to kill him. Instead, he offers the detective another option: to join him and form a team. With the offer on the table, exactly how will Banba respond, and just what plans does Ling have in store for the underground world of Fukuoka?
When a wealthy man's chauffeur's son is kidnapped, he must navigate the dangerous underworld of crime to save him. In this classic Japanese film, tensions rise as the police, the underworld, and the high society clash.
A man who has just been released from prison for killing his wife tries to start a new life as a barber, but his past continues to haunt him. He finds solace in caring for a pet eel, which becomes a symbol of his own journey towards forgiveness and redemption.
A police detective in Japan investigates the mysterious disappearance of a woman and uncovers a web of secrets and lies. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself confronting his own past and facing the dark underbelly of society.
In Tokyo, a rookie detective loses his gun and becomes obsessed with finding it, leading him to navigate through the city's criminal underworld. As he delves deeper into the dark and dangerous world, he uncovers a web of deception and discovers shocking truths.
In post-WWII Japan, an executive seeks vengeance against the corrupt executives responsible for his father's death. As he uncovers layers of corporate greed and deception, he must navigate a web of blackmail, betrayal, and tragedy. His pursuit for justice leads to unexpected twists and a nerve-wracking climax.
Tokyo Drifter tells the story of a drifter named Tetsuya who becomes entangled in a yakuza war after his boss tries to sell their property to the rival gang. Betrayed and forced to go on the run, Tetsuya must navigate the dangerous underworld of Tokyo while staying true to his principles. With its surreal visuals and candy-colored cinematography, Tokyo Drifter is a unique and stylish entry in the yakuza genre.
In 'Pale Flower', a yakuza is released from prison and becomes involved with a mysterious woman. As they embark on a passionate but dangerous affair, their lives become intertwined with the Tokyo underworld. The film explores themes of power, love, and the consequences of a criminal past. With stunning cinematography and a haunting score, 'Pale Flower' is a gripping and atmospheric masterpiece of Japanese cinema.
A promising post-graduate literature student is transformed into a psychotic killer following the suicide of his father and a sleazy affair by his mother with a younger man.
Gang of robbers quarrel about the loot, but when one of them gets killed, his younger brother seeks them out to ice them one by one.
Two escaped criminals who kidnapped a baby break into the house of Misawa, a man who works in an advertising agency and lives quietly with his family. They will force him to collect the child's ransom for them.
A hitman with a Colt revolver gets caught in a deadly rivalry between two Yakuza gangs, leading to a series of violent events and a desperate attempt to escape.
Suspense drama about a married salaryman whose affair with one of his co-workers is compromised when, returning from a clandestine meeting with his lover, he runs into a neighbor who is later accused of murder. Questioned by police about the neighbor, and blackmailed by his lover's neighbor, the salaryman's lies lead him on a path to destruction.
Journalist Kuroki is investigating clandestine arms sales to Southeast Asia. He discovers that the point man in an arms trade was also involved in the cover-up of a murder on an American base during the Allied Occupation. The film rolls along as a suspenseful thriller while offering a critique of political corruption, hypocrisy, and journalistic cowardice in postwar Japan.
Two detectives begin a stakeout based on the slim chance of catching a murderer whom they suspect will try to reunite with an old flame.
Jiro is a Tokyo man who offers a stand-in service where he'll do "anything". A woman claiming to be from Fukuoka wants to be shown around Tokyo and see the sights. What Jiro doesn't know is that this woman isn't who she says she is. She's on the run from her Yakuza boyfriend, and Jiro is going to be unwittingly entwined in the situation.
A young jazz musician's desire to advance in his career runs afoul of organized crime in this thriller from Haruki Kadokawa. After a saxophonist starts playing at a particular nightspot, a thug from the Yakuza adopts him as a special friend for no greater reason than he plays one of his favorite songs well. As the dangerous life of the gangster intertwines with that of the musician, it brings harm to the musician's girlfriend, who is raped. This changes the young saxophonist's attitude about his patron, but his Yakuza "friend" is still too embroiled in his own problems to worry about anything else.
Cruel Gun Story follows a former boxer named Togawa who is released from prison and reluctantly joins a group of ex-cons in a risky heist. The plan involves an armored truck and the Yakuza, leading to a violent showdown and a deadly game of survival.
The Man Without a Map follows a private detective who is hired to find a missing man in Japan. As he investigates, he encounters various absurd and surreal situations, including a dead cat, a nude photograph, and a ramen noodle obsession. The detective's search leads him into the depths of Japanese society and explores the complexities of human relationships.