Red Target Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Red Target.
Red Target Ending Explained: A gunslinger is hired to kill a news photographer. Directed by Kiyoshi Nishimura, this 1972 action film stars Yūzō Kayama (Akira Hino), alongside Chen Chen, Toby Kadoguchi as Nomura, Ralph Jesser as Robert Simms. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Red Target?
A gunslinger is hired to kill a news photographer. The young ward of the shot photographer discovers the set-up behind the killing - that a laboratory is being set up by a Nazi organization to capture and train talented youth and that the photographer was about to expose it.
Kiyoshi Nishimura's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Yūzō Kayama (Akira Hino)'s journey. The young ward of the shot photographer discovers the set-up behind the killing - that a laboratory is being set up by a Nazi organization to capture and train talented youth and that the photographer was about to expose it.
How Does Yūzō Kayama (Akira Hino)'s Story End?
- Yūzō Kayama: Yūzō Kayama's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Chen Chen: Chen Chen's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Toby Kadoguchi (Nomura): Toby Kadoguchi's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Red Target Mean?
Red Target's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Yūzō Kayama may feel rushed. Kiyoshi Nishimura's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.