Retaliation is available to rent or buy on FOD in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
Where to watch Retaliation
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Yasuharu Hasebe
- Release date
- 1968-10-05
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Retaliation — trailer
About Retaliation
Retaliation is a 1968 movie in the Action and Crime genres, directed by Yasuharu Hasebe, starring Akira Kobayashi, Joe Shishido and Tamio Kawachi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Retaliation in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Emerging from a stint in prison, yakuza lieutenant Sumukawa discovers that his gang has disintegrated. An ambitious type, he quickly hooks up with another gang who promise him a prominent position if he helps them deal with a rival family. But bonds are made to be broken, and pledges of loyalty soon give way to competition, betrayal and — naturally — retaliation.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Retaliation in Japan?+
In Japan, Retaliation is available to rent or buy on FOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Retaliation on Netflix?+
Retaliation is not on Netflix in Japan right now.
How long is Retaliation?+
Retaliation has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who stars in Retaliation?+
Retaliation stars Akira Kobayashi, Joe Shishido, Tamio Kawachi, Tatsuya Fuji and Hideaki Nitani.
When did Retaliation come out?+
Retaliation is a 1968 movie directed by Yasuharu Hasebe.
What genre is Retaliation?+
Retaliation is Action and Crime film.
Who directed Retaliation?+
Retaliation was directed by Yasuharu Hasebe.
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