Bunta Sugawara Movies on Blu-ray

Bunta Sugawara was one of Japan's defining yakuza film stars, best known for his intense lead performances across Kinji Fukasaku's landmark Battles Without Honour and Humanity series. He stars in all nine titles in this collection, with Fukasaku directing seven of them.

For more from Kinji Fukasaku, see our dedicated Kinji Fukasaku collection, or browse our wider Yakuza Films collection.

Browse our full collection of Bunta Sugawara movies below.

Essential Bunta Sugawara Releases

A few of the most acclaimed titles in this collection:

These are just a few of the many titles available in this collection at Terracotta Distribution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bunta Sugawara best known for?

Sugawara is best known for his intense, charismatic lead performances in Kinji Fukasaku's Battles Without Honour and Humanity series - widely considered among the greatest yakuza films ever made.

Where should I start?

The original Battles Without Honour and Humanity boxset is the essential starting point, with the New Battles trilogy as a natural follow-up.

Which director appears most in this collection?

Kinji Fukasaku directs seven of these nine titles, reflecting one of Japanese cinema's most significant director-star partnerships.

Are these region-free with English subtitles?

Yes, these are region-free Blu-rays from specialist Japanese cinema labels, with English subtitles included.

Do you have more Japanese yakuza cinema?

Yes - see our wider Yakuza Films collection.