Drunken Angel

After a battle with rival criminals, a small-time gangster is treated by an alcoholic doctor in post-war Japan. The doctor diagnoses the young gangster’s tuberculosis, and convinces him to begin treatment for it. The two enjoy an uneasy friendship until the gangster’s former boss is released from prison and seeks to take over his gang once again. The ailing young man loses his status as gang boss and becomes ostracised, and eventually confronts his former boss in a battle to the death.

Drunken Angel

Drunken Angel

Also Known As: Yoidore tenshi

Released: 30 Dec 1959

Directed By: Akira Kurosawa

Written By: Keinosuke Uekusa, Akira Kurosawa

Starring: Takashi Shimura , Toshirô Mifune , Reizaburô Yamamoto

Country: Japan

IMDB Rating: 7.6 / 10

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