Empire of Kids (1981)
Overview
Following a stint in reform school, Ryu (Shinsuke Shimada) returns to his home, the Minami area of Osaka, accompanied by his new friend Ko (Takeshi Masu). He's greeted by his friends, Chabo (Ryusuke Matsumoto) and Ken (Bang-ho Cho). They seek to forge their own path through a multitude of rival gangs in Kita and Minami, including the Hokushin Alliance, backed by the yakuza, the Hope Association, and various other minor factions, including Zainichi Korean groups. What follows is a wild, fast-paced story of violence, revenge, betrayal, and discrimination, that never loses its sense of humor.
Cast
Shinsuke Shimada
Ryu
Bang-ho Cho
Ken
Takeshi Masu
Kôji Naka
Tokuko Watanabe
Takashi Yamamoto
Ren Osugi
Jun Kunimura
Choi
Ryutaro Kamioka
Ono at Ryujin-Kai
Tokuko Watanabe
Madam of Misono
Itoshi Yumeji
Ryu's FatherRecommendations
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