The Yakuza (1974): Tension and Tradition: The Yakuza's Code in Hard Boiled Noir

The Yakuza, directed by Sidney Pollack. We unpack the film's cultural clashes, action sequences, and unexpected twists. From Robert Mitchum's performance to unforgettable scenes, we explore what makes this film a unique blend of East meets West. Despite its poor reception at the time of release, it has received a surprising resurgence. Stick around for our final verdict: Will 'The Yakuza' make it into the vault or be purged for the impending apocalypse? Tune in for fun, laughs, and film fanatic insights!Time Stamps02:40 Discussion on 'The Yakuza'04:48 Plot Synopsis and Trailer39:13 Final Thoughts and Ratings44:56 Podcast Outro and Next Episode TeaseRSVP for the 100th Episode Extravaganza on January 10th, 2025 (6pm-10pm). This is a Free Event but space is very limited.Find all our episodes here or on your preferred Podcast app:https://backtotheframerate.comBack to the Frame Rate is on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/backframerate/Be sure to Follow us @backtotheframeratehttps://www.facebook.com/backtotheframeratehttps://www.instagram.com/backtotheframerate/https://www.tiktok.com/@backtotheframeratehttps://www.youtube.com/@backtotheframerate - Where you can watch video versionsEmail us at [email protected] Nathan on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/nathansuher/Follow Bee on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mambobumbles/Copyright © Back to the Frame Rate