Drunken Angel (1948)
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.
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: April 27, 1948
Cast
- Takashi Shimura - Sanada
- Toshirō Mifune - Matsunaga
- Reizaburo Yamamoto - Okada
- Michiyo Kogure - Nanae
- Chieko Nakakita - Miyo
- Noriko Sengoku - Gin
- Shizuko Kasagi - Singer
- Eitarō Shindō - Takahama
- Masao Shimizu - Oyabun
- Taiji Tonoyama - Shop Proprietor
Screenplay
Music: Fumio Hayasaka
Cinematography: Takeo Itō
Editing: Akikazu Kono
Production: TOHO
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
japan, gangster, yakuza, doctor, alcoholic, tuberculosis
Trailer
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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, Chieko Nakakita, Noriko Sengoku.
- How long is Drunken Angel?
- Drunken Angel has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Drunken Angel?
- Drunken Angel is a Drama film.
- Where was Drunken Angel produced?
- Drunken Angel was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Drunken Angel?
- The themes of Drunken Angel include: Medical Drama and Hospital.