The first of three films, linked by theme rather than by character or story,
which form Miike Takashi's acclaimed Triad Society Trilogy (followed by Rainy
Dog and Ley Lines), Shinjuku Triad Society (1995) charts the
bloody gangland battle for control over Tokyo's seedy Sinjuku district. When the
Dragon's Claw gang from Taiwan attempts a take-over of the dope, extortion and
gay prostitution rackets run by the ruling Japanese Yakuza, a lone cop predicts
carnage.
In a crusade against the gangs, the cop single-handedly attempts to stem the
growing tide of violence. But, when he discovers that the cop's younger brother
is in fact the lover of one of the gang leaders, chaos ensues... Containing all
of the trademarks of Japan's number one maverick film-maker, Shinjuku Triad
Society is a ferocious cocktail of twisted action, perverse humour and
stylish violence that will blow you away.
- Import DVD
- PAL All Region
- Anamorphic Widescreen
- English Subtitles
- Star and director filmographies
- Miike Takashi interview
- Tom Mes film notes
- Original trailer
- Miike Takashi trailer reel
- Scene selection.
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