Yosuke Matsuyama | 00:19:12 | Japan
Japanese
“The Art of Blackmailer” is a hard-boiled crime drama centered around a ruthless and cunning blackmailer who navigates the underworld, engaging in dangerous negotiations and high-stakes gambits.
The story opens in a desolate wasteland, where the blackmailer is conducting a transaction. He receives a large sum of money from his client in exchange for an envelope. However, betrayal follows as the client’s henchmen draw their guns. The blackmailer reacts swiftly, disarming them and turning the tables. This scene establishes his composure and deadly skill.
The setting then shifts to a dimly lit bar, where the blackmailer meets Kinzo Takayashiki. Holding evidence related to a crime, he demands a hefty sum to keep it a secret. Kinzo remains outwardly calm, but the blackmailer sees through his facade, detecting the unease beneath.
This gripping story delves into the power struggles of the underworld, the constant threat of betrayal, and the blackmailer’s relentless fight for survival.
A work that pays homage and respect to Nikkatsu films from the 1950s and 1960s.
Cast
Shohei Matsuyama
Writer
Yosuke Matsuyama
Producer
Yosuke Matsuyama
