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Japan's Top Gangster

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A boy born in a poor village in Tokushima spends his days idly until a chance meeting sets him on the road to becoming boss of Japan's largest gang. This epic film is the first part of greatest true-life series based on autobiography of the Yamaguchi-gumi's third leader, Taoka Kazuo.

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Not available in India
Streaming in 1 other country

Japan's Top Gangster isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Kōsaku Yamashita

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Japan's Top Gangster — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Japan's Top Gangster?

Japan's Top Gangster isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Japan's Top Gangster on Netflix?

No, Japan's Top Gangster is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Japan's Top Gangster on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Japan's Top Gangster isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Japan's Top Gangster for free?

Japan's Top Gangster isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Japan's Top Gangster?

Yes — Japan's Top Gangster is followed by The Tattooed Hitman (1974) in the Yamaguchi Gang Collection.

Is there a prequel to Japan's Top Gangster?

Japan's Top Gangster is the first film in the Yamaguchi Gang Collection.

Is Japan's Top Gangster part of a trilogy?

Yes — Japan's Top Gangster is part of a trilogy, alongside The Tattooed Hitman (1974) and Third Generation Boss (1974).

How many movies are in the Yamaguchi Gang Collection?

There are 3 films in the Yamaguchi Gang Collection: Japan's Top Gangster (1973), The Tattooed Hitman (1974) and Third Generation Boss (1974).