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Where to Watch Hunter in the Dark (1979) in the US
- 1979
- Not Rated
- 2h 17m
- 7.0IMDb
Hunter in the Dark is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States.
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Availability last checked Sep 27, 2026.
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What it's about
Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hired assassin, impresses yakuza boss Gomyo Kiyoemon with his skill. Gomyo hires Tanigawa as his bodyguard, or yojimbo, to protect him during an inter-clan conflict. Tanigawa quickly rises in stature in the clan, but finds his boss's enemies almost overwhelming.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Hideo Gosha
- Writer
- Hideo Gosha, Shôtarô Ikenami
- Starring
- Tatsuya Nakadai, Tetsurô Tanba, Yoshio Harada
Details
- Release date
- Jun 17, 1979
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
Where to Watch Hunter in the Dark (1979) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Hunter in the Dark in the United States?
- Hunter in the Dark is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD) and Prime Video (HD).
- Can I stream Hunter in the Dark or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD) and Prime Video (HD).
- Can I watch Hunter in the Dark for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Hunter in the Dark in the United States.
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