Red Peony Gambler 2 Gambler's Obligation came out in 1968 and it's known as Hibotan bakuto: Isshuku ippan in Japan. Norifumi Suzuki directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Tatsuo Nogami.
Sumiko Fuji returns as Red Peony Oryu, a gambler trying to resurrect her fallen house. She travels about and stays with people until the local baddies are all dead. Kind of like Zatoichi but with less blindness. Tomisaburô Wakayama returns as the comedy relief machine but he's not really that integral to the story.
This time it's another gang take over that needs some attention. Red Peony joins forces with another loner to wipe out the cruel crime boss. There's plenty of gambling and a good bit of action. Hardly anyone is getting out of this one unscathed. Good solid movie, well worth a look.
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