Red Peony Gambler 3 The Flower Cards Game 1969 The screenplay is by Norifumi Suzuki and Motohiro Torii, the director is Tai Katô. Sumiko Fuji returns as Red Peony Oryu, a gambler who wants to restore her yakuza family.
Oryu finds herself among some unfortunate people once again. She's staying with the Nishinomaru family while they are hosting a big gambling party. A rival gang wants to take over the gambling in the town and they have their eyes on that party. An arranged marriage on the part of the bride breaks up an already going on romance. The couple throw a monkey wrench in the works by fighting back. Oryu joins in the fight. Many die.
The series stays on a steady course of interesting characters and some good action. It's the least you can do really, to make these formula films entertaining. I really like the Zatoichi films, over the series he finds himself in many similar situations, yet they still manage to entertain. I hope the other 5 in the Red Peony series stay the course.
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