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Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation

1968Movie1 h 35 min

CrimeDrama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

A local yakuza boss of a silk farming town shows kindness to the wandering gambler Oryu by letting her stay at his residence. When a rival yakuza gang, who wants to take over the town’s businesses, murders him, Oryu is obliged to protect his children and business.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Norifumi Suzuki
Written by
Norifumi Suzuki, Tatsuo Nogami
Produced by
Kōji Shundō
Music by
Takeo Watanabe

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Facts

November 22, 1968 · 1 h 35 min · Violence

Released
November 22, 1968
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation?"

Questions about Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation?

HooplaMUBIXumo PlayFilm Movement+

In the United States, Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation streams on MUBI and Film Movement+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation a sequel?

  1. Red Peony Gambler (1968)
  2. Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation (1968)
  3. Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game (1969)
  4. Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony (1969)
  5. Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room (1969)
  6. Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return (1970)
  7. Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You (1971)
  8. Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty (1972)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 8 in its series, after Red Peony Gambler (1968) and before Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game (1969).

Can I half-watch Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.