Red Peony Gambler Hibotan Bakuto VHS Japanese Movie Ken Takakura Rare Vintage

This is a rare Japanese edition VHS of the legendary yakuza film "Red Peony Gambler" (Hibotan Bakuto, 1968), starring Junko Fuji and Ken Takakura.
Jacket/Case (Important): There is a large, deep V-shaped tear and heavy wrinkling on the outer plastic film of the back cover. The paper insert also shows some wear and minor tearing in that area. Please examine the 2nd photo very carefully.
Case: Original soft plastic case. It shows signs of heavy shelf wear and age-related yellowing.
Tape: Visually inspected. The tape is clean with no signs of mold. (Note: As a vintage item, minor video or audio noise may occur during playback).
Format: NTSC-J (Japan). Works on US VHS players.
Language: Japanese only.

Rare 1960s Japanese VHS of Hibotan Bakuto (Red Peony Gambler). Stars Junko Fuji and Ken Takakura. A pioneering yakuza classic with a powerful female lead. Despite jacket wear, its a vital piece of Japanese cinema history!