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Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room

1969·Movie
1h 50min
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Oryu the Red Peony, a wandering female yakuza on a soul-searching journey after the death of her father. After collecting her sickly follower from jail, she is taken in by a fishing village. Feeling indebted to their generosity, she stays to work for the village and promises to leave her yakuza ways behind. When a dispute breaks out for the gambling rights to a local festival, the villagers are harassed by a gang of thugs. When the harassment turns violent, Oryu must decide wither to keep her promise or protect the villagers.
Yakuza FilmFemale ProtagonistHistorical SettingMoral DilemmaJapanese CinemaCrime DramaSocial CommentaryWorld ImmersionNostalgia

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Is Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room?

1 h 50 min

Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room runs 1 h 50 min.

What language is Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.