
Noboru Ando (Japanese: 安藤 昇, Hepburn: Andō Noboru, 24 May 1926 – 16 December 2015) was a Japanese actor, writer and former yakuza. He is known for utilizing his experiences as a criminal in his many roles in yakuza films. He had a large knife scar on his left cheek, the result of a brawl with a Korean gangster as a young man.[1]
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The history of the Yakuza Eiga at the TOEI studio is roughly outlined. Real Yakuza and also their connections to the movie business are discussed, and many important actors and directors of the genres are interviewed. Former real yakuza boss turned actor Noboru Ando, Takashi Miike, Sonny Chiba and many more get a chance to speak.

Biopic of yakuza Noboru Ando, based on his autobiography.

Former yakuza gang boss Noboru Ando reminisces about old partner in crime Kei Hanagata.

The final 'Kizu Blood Apocalypse' film.

The first 'Kizu Blood Apocalypse' film.

The second 'Kizu Blood Apocalypse' film.

The fourth 'Kizu Blood Apocalypse' film.

The third 'Kizu Blood Apocalypse' film.

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Ryo, a young former banker, gets beaten up over a debt from gambling. A yakuza boss saves him, and Ryo decides to train to become a yakuza under him.
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