A Colt Is My Passport 1967
In Takashi Nomura's taut yakuza thriller *A Colt Is My Passport (1967)*, Joe Shishido stars as Kamimura, a disciplined hit man hardened by the criminal underworld's brutal code.
Director: Takashi Nomura
Cast
Joe Shishido
Shuji Kamimura
Chitose Kobayashi
Mina
Jerry Fujio
Shun Shiozaki
Shōki Fukae
Funaki
Zenji Yamada
Barge captain
Eimei Esumi
Senzaki
Jun Hongo
Kaneko
Akio Miyabe
Miyoshi
Toyoko Takechi
Otatsu
Kōjirō Kusanagi
Hit man
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Colt Is My Passport (1967) about?
This 1967 crime drama follows Kamimura, a ruthless hit man hired to take out a greedy rival gang boss. The mission forces him into a deadly game of loyalty, betrayal, and survival within Tokyo's criminal underbelly.
Who directed A Colt Is My Passport?
Takashi Nomura directed this taut yakuza thriller, known for his sharp storytelling and atmospheric tension.
Who stars in A Colt Is My Passport?
The film stars Joe Shishido as the hit man Kamimura, alongside Chitose Kobayashi, Jerry Fujio, and Shōki Fukae in pivotal roles.
Is A Colt Is My Passport (1967) worth watching?
Absolutely—if you love gritty, morally complex crime films, this 1967 classic delivers tense action and deep themes. Its stark visuals and tight pacing make it a must-watch for fans of yakuza movies and period crime dramas.
How long is A Colt Is My Passport?
The film runs for 84 minutes, a tight runtime that amplifies its relentless pacing.
About A Colt Is My Passport (1967) — A Gritty Yakuza Hitman Story from 1960s Japan
In Takashi Nomura's taut yakuza thriller *A Colt Is My Passport (1967)*, Joe Shishido stars as Kamimura, a disciplined hit man hardened by the criminal underworld's brutal code. When a powerful gang boss enlists him to eliminate a betraying rival who's grown reckless with power, Kamimura steps into a shadowy world of loyalty, betrayal, and violence. The film masterfully blends taut action with deep moral questions, painting a gritty portrait of honor among thieves.
Shot in stark contrasts of black and white, the movie drips with the atmosphere of 1960s Japanese crime cinema—tense silences, sudden bursts of violence, and a morally ambiguous ending that lingers long after the credits roll. With its razor-sharp pacing and raw intensity, *A Colt Is My Passport* remains a landmark of the action-crime genre, a testament to Takashi Nomura's skill in crafting stories where every bullet carries weight.
