Tokyo, 1934. The boss of the clan that controls gambling agonizes and some of his followers propose to Nakai to take his place, but he refuses the offer.
Red Peony Gambler is a 1968 Japanese yakuza film directed by Kōsaku Yamashita. It stars Junko Fuji in her first leading role, and was a big hit. The film is the first installment in the Red Peony Gambler series, which is composed of seven sequels.