“Tokyo Drifter” (1966) will be screened at the Ted Mann Theater, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, on Thursday, July 3, at 8 p.m.
Director Seijun Suzuki takes a deep dive into a delirious world of yakuza, centering around a killer named Tetsuya, fresh out of prison, who gets pulled into a gang war despite his wish to stay out of it.
Cast includes Tetsuya Watari, Chieko Matsubara, Tamio Kawaji, Ryuji Kita.
Part of the “Summer of Thrills” series.
Info: (323) 930-3000, www.academymuseum.org