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Abashiri Prison Collection
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Abashiri Prison Collection

Collection
10 Movies
1965 - 1967

Constructed in the late nineteenth century to house political prisoners, Japan's infamous Abashiri Prison served as the inspiration for a popular and prolific run of yakuza movies released between 1965 and 1972.

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Abashiri Prison

Abashiri Prison

Apr 18, 1965

Abashiri Prison is located in the coldest place in Japan. Two men, handcuffed together have escaped from the prison, one a yakuza, the other a petty criminal, and although they hate each other they must work together if they are to evade capture in this harshest of climates.

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Prison Walls of Abashiri, Part 2

Prison Walls of Abashiri, Part 2

Jul 10, 1965

Two convicts just released from prison find a green bauble filled with diamonds — and try to prove they didn't steal it.

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Prison Walls of Abashiri 3

Prison Walls of Abashiri 3

Oct 31, 1965

Upon returning to his hometown of Nagasaki, recently released prisoner Tachibana Shinichi must rejoin the Asahi gang family in order to pay back a past debt. Trouble brews when the rival gang that was responsible for sending him to prison learns of his return. Left with no alternative to their constant harassment and threats, Tachibana decides to take them on.

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Prison Walls of Abashiri 4

Prison Walls of Abashiri 4

Dec 31, 1965

A gripping tale of friendship set against the backdrop of Hokkaido. Shinichi sets out to earn a few honest dollars with which to bail a friend out of jail.

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The Bullet and the Horse

The Bullet and the Horse

Apr 23, 1966

A number of recently released prisoners become involved in a racket with a rancher who is a rival to a neighboring landowner and wants to use the convicts to seize his ranch. The rancher does not know, however, that he had years before killed the parents of one of their number.

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Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South

Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South

Aug 13, 1966

This is the sixth film in the "Abashiri Series," based on an original idea by Hajime Ito, and written and directed by Teruo Ishii of "Operation Big Bad" fame. The film was shot by Kiichi Inada, who also worked with Ito.

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Abashiri Prison: Duel in the Snow Country

Abashiri Prison: Duel in the Snow Country

Dec 31, 1966

Based on Ito Hajime's original story, this is the seventh installment in the "Bangaichi" series, adapted jointly by Kamba Fumio and Matsuda Hiroo, and directed by Ishii Teruo of "Kamba 101: Killing Bouncer" fame. The film was shot by Kiichi Inada, who also directed "Abashiri Bangaichi: Confrontation in the South" in the same series.

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Abashiri Prison: Duel in Hokkaido

Abashiri Prison: Duel in Hokkaido

Apr 20, 1967
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Abashiri Prison: Challenge to the Evil

Abashiri Prison: Challenge to the Evil

Aug 12, 1967
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A Story from Abashiri Prison—Duel in Snow Storm

A Story from Abashiri Prison—Duel in Snow Storm

Dec 23, 1967

Convict son revenges innocent father's death.

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