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French Blu-ray Releases: 'Vaurien' Saga and 'Guerre des gangs à Okinawa'

publication · 2026-08-03

Two Blu-ray box sets are being released in France, marking the first time the complete saga of the six cult films featuring Tetsuya Watari as the 'Vaurien' (Scoundrel) is presented in the country. Additionally, the explosive film 'Guerre des gangs à Okinawa' is being released in a limited collector's edition. These releases bring classic Japanese yakuza cinema to French audiences, offering both the complete series and a special edition of a notable gangster film.

Key facts

  • Two Blu-ray box sets are released in France.
  • The complete saga of six cult films featuring Tetsuya Watari as the 'Vaurien' is presented for the first time in France.
  • The film 'Guerre des gangs à Okinawa' is released in a limited collector's edition.
  • Tetsuya Watari is the lead actor in the 'Vaurien' saga.
  • The releases are part of French distribution of Japanese yakuza films.

Entities

Artists

  • Tetsuya Watari

Locations

  • France

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