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Drunken Angel

1948 · 98 min · Director: Akira Kurosawa

Drunken Angel (1948) is a drama film, directed by Akira Kurosawa. It stars Takashi Shimura and Toshirō Mifune. The 98-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

What Drunken Angel Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch Drunken Angel?

Drunken Angel is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Drunken Angel?

Drunken Angel runs for 98 minutes (1h 38m).

When did Drunken Angel come out?

Drunken Angel was released in 1948.

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.

What is Drunken Angel's rating?

Drunken Angel holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 75 out of 100.

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