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Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1

Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1

Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1
2009 1h 20m

Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1

The powerful organization Fifth-Generation Tōdō-gumi, based in Osaka’s Minami district, is led by Wakagashira Ōtani (Ryu Daisuke), under whom Yuji Mikasa (Musashi Ken) walks the path of the old-school yakuza code. Devoted to daily sword training and upholding traditional values, Mikasa’s peaceful days take a sharp turn when he commits a murder to cover for his younger protégé. The situation spirals out of control. As the yakuza world grows more entangled with politics, the organization’s boss, Myojin, announces his retirement. Seizing the opportunity, the cunning Serizawa (Kawano Taro) plots to oust Ōtani by any means necessary. Worse still, Mikasa’s own “civilian killing” ends up pushing his respected boss into a corner...

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DirectorSeiichi Shirai
StatusReleased
ReleasedMay 25, 2009
CountryJapan
Languageja
Runtime1h 20m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
StudioRights Cube
Original野望への挑戦 第一章
Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1
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Cast

Ken Musashi

Ken Musashi

Daisuke Ryū

Daisuke Ryū

Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi

Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi

Kazuya Kimura

Kazuya Kimura

Tamotsu Ishibashi

Tamotsu Ishibashi

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Kentarou Nakakura

Suekichi

Suekichi

Shinya Ono

Shinya Ono

Masaru Matsuda

Masaru Matsuda

Shōhei Yamamoto

Shōhei Yamamoto

Taro Kawano

Taro Kawano

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Where can I watch Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1?

Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1 (2009) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1 about?

The powerful organization Fifth-Generation Tōdō-gumi, based in Osaka’s Minami district, is led by Wakagashira Ōtani (Ryu Daisuke), under whom Yuji Mikasa (Musashi Ken) walks the path of the old-school yakuza code. Devoted to daily sword training and upholding traditional values,...

Who directed Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1?

Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1 (2009) was directed by Seiichi Shirai. The film is a feature production with a runtime of 1h 20m.

How long is Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1?

Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1 runs 1h 20m (80 minutes total).