Drunken Angel
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📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Original Language
- JA
🎭 Cast
Takashi ShimuraSanada
Toshirō MifuneMatsunagaR
Reizaburo YamamotoOkada
Michiyo KogureNanae
Chieko NakakitaMiyo
Noriko SengokuGin
Shizuko KasagiSinger
Eitarō ShindōTakahama
Masao ShimizuOyabun
Taiji TonoyamaShop Proprietor🎬 Similar Movies
❓ 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.
- When was Drunken Angel released?
- Drunken Angel was released on April 27, 1948.
- How long is Drunken Angel?
- Drunken Angel has a runtime of 1h 38m.
- Where can I track Drunken Angel?
- You can track Drunken Angel on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends. Drunken Angel is currently streaming on Criterion Channel in the US.












