In 1969future sexploitation specialist Yasuharu Hasebe (Stray Cat Rock: Sex Hunter)teamed up with the inimitable J Shishido (Tokyo Drifter, Branded to Kill) for afollow up to their yakuza hit Massacre Gun. A tale of gang warfare thatfeatures a raft of the periods most iconic stars, Akira Kobayashi (BattlesWithout Honor and Humanity, The Flowers and the Angry Waves) is a yakuzalieutenant who emerges from jail to find his gang dispersed and his aging bossin his sickbed. Shishido is the rival waiting to kill him and a young MeikoKaji (Lady Snowblood) is the girl caught in the crossfire. Gritty and cynical,Retaliation is a hardboiled precursor to Kinji Fukasakus revisionist yakuzapictures of the 1970s. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS: Limited Edition Blu-ray (3000copies only) Restored High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard DefinitionDVD presentation, on Blu-ray for the first time in the world! Originaluncompressed mono PCM audio Newly translated English subtitles Brand newinterview with star J Shishido Interview with renowned critic and historianTony Rayns Original theatrical trailer Gallery featuring rare promotionalimages Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork byIan MacEwan Booklet featuring new writing on the film by Japanese cinema expertJasper Sharp, newly illustrated by Ian MacEwan and featuring original archivestills.