Sympathy for the Underdog Returning from a ten-year prison sentence, former gang leader Gunji (Koji Tsuruta, Big Time Gambling Boss) finds that his turf has been taken over by his former enemy, now a large crime syndicate with a legal corporate front. Looking for new opportunities, he gathers his old crew and heads for the island of Okinawa, a legal grey zone ripe for the taking. Made just before Kinji (Yakuza Graveyard) Fukasaku’s 1970s streak of yakuza movie masterpieces, Sympathy for the Underdog is a key film in the development of this director’s unique style and themes. BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES: High-Definition digital transfer Uncompressed mono PCM audio Audio commentary by yakuza film expert Nathan Stuart (2024) Interview with Fukasaku biographer Olivier Hadouchi (2024, 27 mins) That Distant Territory - A visual essay on Okinawa on screen by film historian and author Aaron Gerow (2024, 26 mins) Trailer New and improved English subtitle translation Year: 1971 Cert: 15 Format: Blu-ray Region: AB RAD058BD EAN: 5060974681112 Release date: 08/12/2025