{"product_id":"hokuriku-proxy-war-blu-ray","title":"Hokuriku Proxy War | Blu-ray","description":"\u003cp\u003eSettling into a Kinji Fukasaku film can be a bit of a difficult experience. Especially in his Yakuza chronicles period, Fukasaku's movies have the feel of a massive epic condensed into a 90-minute thriller. Edits are fast and furious, major exposition dumps pick up the slack between important story events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat said, Hokuriku Proxy War is among Fukasaku's most compelling projects. The snowy winter setting and moody score create a captivating atmosphere where violence feels especially stark and brutal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiroki Matsukata delivers a magnetic performance in the lead, wading through the chaos of constantly shifting gang allegiance with steely resolve and determination to come out on top. A supporting role for Sonny Chiba adds some great extra flare in this compelling crime saga. One of Fukasaku's best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Features (via radiance.co.uk)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Definition digital transfer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncompressed mono PCM audio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew interview with actress Yoko Takahashi (2024, 16 mins)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew interview with screenwriter Koji Takada (2024, 19 mins)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYakuza film historian Akihiko Ito on the real-life Hokuriku Proxy War murder case (2024, 15 mins)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrailer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewly improved English subtitle translation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zane's Video","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48192370147518,"sku":"760137215257","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/1436\/2558\/files\/HokurikuProxyWar_01_Front.png?v=1787022976","url":"https:\/\/zanesvideostore.com\/products\/hokuriku-proxy-war-blu-ray","provider":"Zane's Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}