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Tokyo Drifter is a 1966 Japanese yakuza film directed by Seijun Suzuki for the Nikkatsu studio. The film stars Tetsuya Watari as Tetsuya, a reformed assassin whose attempts to leave the criminal underworld are disrupted by rival gangs. It is noted for its stylized visual design, which incorporates elements of Pop Art.
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Who directed Tokyo Drifter?
"Tokyo Drifter" was directed by the highly influential Japanese filmmaker Seijun Suzuki. He made the film in 1966 for the Nikkatsu studio.
Why was Seijun Suzuki fired from Nikkatsu after Tokyo Drifter?
Suzuki was famously fired by Nikkatsu shortly after his next film, "Branded to Kill," because executives felt his work was too incomprehensible. The bizarre, stylized visual design of "Tokyo Drifter" was a major stepping stone toward this artistic clash.
What is Tokyo Drifter about?
The 1966 film stars Tetsuya Watari as Tetsuya, a reformed yakuza assassin trying to leave the criminal underworld. However, his boss's rival gangs refuse to let him walk away peacefully.
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