Yakuza Films on Blu-ray & DVD

This collection covers the yakuza genre's golden age, led by 8 films from Kinji Fukasaku starring genre icon Bunta Sugawara, alongside work from Hideo Gosha, Sadao Nakajima and Seijun Suzuki.

From Fukasaku's documentary-style 'Battles Without Honour and Humanity' saga to Suzuki's stylised gangster pictures, these restorations are presented on Blu-ray and DVD from specialist labels, many in Limited Editions with booklets and extensive special features.

Browse our full yakuza film collection below.

Essential Yakuza Film Releases

A few of the most acclaimed titles in this collection:

These are just a few of the many yakuza titles available at Terracotta Distribution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a yakuza film?

Yakuza films are a genre of Japanese crime cinema centred on organised crime syndicates, spanning the honour-bound 'ninkyo' films of the 1960s and the grittier, more documentary-style 'jitsuroku' pictures pioneered by Kinji Fukasaku in the 1970s.

Who are the essential yakuza film directors and stars?

Kinji Fukasaku is the genre's defining director, frequently working with star Bunta Sugawara. Other key names in this collection include Hideo Gosha, Sadao Nakajima, Seijun Suzuki and stars Sonny Chiba, Koji Tsuruta and Tomisaburo Wakayama.

What formats are these films available in?

Titles in this collection are available on Blu-ray and DVD, with many presented in Limited Editions featuring booklets, slipcases and bonus features.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, Terracotta Distribution ships worldwide, including to the US, Europe, Asia and Australia. All items are securely packaged to protect them during transit.

What should I do if a title is sold out?

If a title shows as sold out, it usually means a limited edition pressing has fully sold through. Keep an eye on the product page or subscribe to our newsletter for news of restocks or new editions.

How is my order packaged?

All orders are shipped in secure boxes with bubble wrap to protect your Blu-rays and DVDs from damage in transit.