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Brutal Tales of Chivalry 2: The Chinese Lion and Peony Tattoo
Brutal Tales of Chivalry 2: The Chinese Lion and Peony Tattoo

BRUTAL TALES OF CHIVALRY 2: THE CHINESE LION AND PEONY TATTOO

Shôwa zankyô-den: Karajishi botan

Directed by Kiyoshi Saeki
Japan, 1966
Crime, Adventure

Synopsis

Ken Takakura stars as Hidejiro Hanada, who kills the boss of Sakaki Family as a favor he owed to the Soda Family. After serving in jail, he befriends and works for the slain boss’ wife and son. When the Soda attacks the Sakaki and double-crosses him, he seeks retribution.

Synopsis

Ken Takakura stars as Hidejiro Hanada, who kills the boss of Sakaki Family as a favor he owed to the Soda Family. After serving in jail, he befriends and works for the slain boss’ wife and son. When the Soda attacks the Sakaki and double-crosses him, he seeks retribution.