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Tokyo Drifter (1966): movie guide
Tokyo Drifter (1966) is a Thriller, Crime, Action running about 83 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.1/10 from 221 votes. Notable cast includes Tetsuya Watari, Chieko Matsubara, Hideaki Nitani, Tamio Kawachi. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1966-04-10
- Runtime: 83 min
- TMDB: 7.1/10
- Genres: Thriller, Crime, Action
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1966-04-10
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What is Tokyo Drifter about?
After yakuza boss Kurata dissolves his own criminal empire, a rival kingpin offers a position to Kurata's top operative, Tetsuya "Phoenix Tetsu" Hondo. When the fiercely loyal Tetsu declines, Otsuka taps unstoppable Tatsuzo the "Viper", a ruthless gun-for-hire, to assassinate him. As the Viper trails his target through the countryside, the agile Phoenix Tetsu grows concerned that one of his former associates has betrayed him.
Cast highlights
Tokyo Drifter features Tetsuya Watari, Chieko Matsubara, Hideaki Nitani, Tamio Kawachi, Eiji Gō, Tomoko Hamakawa. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1966-04-10. Runtime: 83 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (221 votes). Genres: Thriller, Crime, Action. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Tokyo Drifter?
- Tokyo Drifter is listed as Thriller, Crime, Action on TMDB.
- How long is Tokyo Drifter?
- Tokyo Drifter runs about 83 minutes.
- Who stars in Tokyo Drifter?
- Cast highlights include Tetsuya Watari, Chieko Matsubara, Hideaki Nitani, Tamio Kawachi, Eiji Gō, Tomoko Hamakawa.
- Does Cinema Box stream Tokyo Drifter?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Tokyo Drifter?
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