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In the heart of Japan, a grandiose hotel of historical significance, eagerly vies to secure a prestigious contract. The coveted prize? To serve as the backdrop for a significant summit gathering of international dignitaries. However, a persistent shadow looms over the hotel's aspirations. The Yakuza, notorious Japanese gangsters, have developed a fondness for this hotel, targeting it regularly for their extortion rackets.
With a myriad of cunning schemes, they siphon off 'silence-money' from the hotel. This scenario becomes a growing thorn in the hotel's side, threatening its reputation and the potential contract. In a bold move, the hotel recruits Mahiru Inoue, a fierce lawyer with a knack for combating these criminal elements on their battlefield.
Juzo Itami's film, 'Minbo: the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion,' is a blend of thrilling action and comedic farce. It spins an engaging tale of the hotel's desperate struggle to shake off the Yakuza's grip, spiraling into an intense war of wits and wills. The narrative is an intricate dance between extortion and resistance, a captivating exploration of resilience in the face of adversity.
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Minbo: the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion is a comedy movie featuring Nobuko Miyamoto and directed by Jūzō Itami.
Minbo: the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.