Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2 1968
In *Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2* (1968), Keiichi Ozawa crafts a gritty, morally complex crime thriller that follows Goro (Tetsuya Watari), a man desperate to escape his shadowy past.
Director: Keiichi Ozawa
Cast
Tetsuya Watari
Goro Fujikawa
Chieko Matsubara
Yukiko Hashimoto
Izumi Ashikawa
Kikue Suzumura
Eimei Esumi
Makino
Jūkei Fujioka
Shōki Fukae
Mori
Joji Hidehara
Doctor
Seishirō Iwate
Hatsuko Kawahara
Ichiro Kijima
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2 (1968) about?
The film follows Goro, a former gangster attempting to leave his violent life behind, as he discovers his old flame Yukiko struggling under financial strain. With no easy solutions, Goro is pulled back into the underworld to secure the funds needed to save her. It's a story of redemption, sacrifice, and the inescapable grip of the past.
Who directed Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2?
Keiichi Ozawa directed *Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2*. Known for his work in action and crime films, Ozawa brings a punchy, character-driven style to the screen.
Who stars in Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2?
The film stars Tetsuya Watari as Goro, with Chieko Matsubara as Yukiko, Izumi Ashikawa, Eimei Esumi, and Jūkei Fujioka rounding out the main cast.
Is Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2 (1968) worth watching?
While it lacks an IMDb rating, *Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2* delivers a solid crime-drama experience with strong performances and a tight plot. Fans of yakuza films or gritty character studies will likely find it rewarding.
How long is Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2?
The film runs for 97 minutes.
About Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2 (1968) — The Yakuza's Desperate Reckoning in Classic Crime Drama
In *Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2* (1968), Keiichi Ozawa crafts a gritty, morally complex crime thriller that follows Goro (Tetsuya Watari), a man desperate to escape his shadowy past. As he arrives in Hirosaki City to reconnect with Yukiko (Chieko Matsubara) and pay his respects to the ailing Yumeko, he discovers a world of financial desperation and simmering tension. With time running out and few options left, Goro confronts an impossible choice—one that forces him to reckon with the violent world he once embraced.
The film drips with atmospheric tension, blending sharp character drama with the raw energy of classic yakuza cinema. Ozawa's direction shapes a story where loyalty, regret, and survival collide, wrapped in the neon-drenched aesthetic of 1960s Japanese crime films. Fans of hard-hitting action and tragic antiheroes will find *Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2* a compelling watch, its 97-minute runtime packed with gripping moments.
