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Drunken Angel (1948)

Movie ★ 7.6 98 min

In postwar Tokyo, a blunt, alcohol-soaked doctor diagnoses a swaggering young yakuza with tuberculosis, forging an uneasy bond that’s tested when the gangster’s ruthless former boss returns and drags him back toward the swampy underworld he can’t escape.

Akira Kurosawa Director Keinosuke Uekusa Writer Akira Kurosawa Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 27, 1948
Runtime
98 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0040979
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
TOHO

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Frequently asked questions

What is Drunken Angel about?
In postwar Tokyo, a blunt, alcohol-soaked doctor diagnoses a swaggering young yakuza with tuberculosis, forging an uneasy bond that’s tested when the gangster’s ruthless former boss returns and drags him back toward the swampy underworld he can’t escape.
Who directed Drunken Angel?
Drunken Angel was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Who stars in Drunken Angel?
Drunken Angel stars Takashi Shimura, Toshirō Mifune, Reizaburo Yamamoto, Michiyo Kogure.
When was Drunken Angel released?
Drunken Angel is a 1948 drama film.
Where can I watch Drunken Angel?
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