Tokyo Drifter

Name: Tokyo Drifter
Genre: action, crime, thriller
Released: 1966
Duration: 83 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Tetsuya Watari, Chieko Matsubara, Hideaki Nitani, Tamio Kawachi, Eiji Gō

Tokyo Drifter (1966) — action, crime, thriller film. Directed by Seijun Suzuki. Starring Tetsuya Watari, Chieko Matsubara, Hideaki Nitani, Tamio Kawachi. This page maps 5 characters and 7 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 7.1/10 from 217 votes.

Interactive Features for Tokyo Drifter

Tokyo Drifter offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 5 characters interconnect through 7 relationship links.
AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis — AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.

Story Analysis

A loyal fugitive is driven from Tokyo through betrayal, pursuit, and violence before choosing a solitary life over emotional attachment.

Action, Crime, Thriller · 7.1/10 · 83 min · 1966

Credits

director

Seijun Suzuki
screenplay

Kōhan Kawauchi
actor

as Tetsuya "Phoenix Tetsu" Hondo

Tetsuya Watari
actor

as Chiharu

Chieko Matsubara
actor

as Kenji Aizawa

Hideaki Nitani

Universe & Franchise Timeline

Tokyo Drifter Collection — Watch Order · Character Knowledge Graph

Tokyo Drifter is title 1 of 2 in the Tokyo Drifter Collection release order. Next: Tokyo Drifter 2: The Sea Is Bright Red as the Color of Love (1966).