Drunken Angel

(1948)Directed by Akira Kurosawa98 minDrama

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.

Toshirō Mifuneas Matsunaga
Shizuko Kasagias Singer
Eitarō Shindōas Takahama
Masao Shimizuas Oyabun
Taiji Tonoyamaas Shop Proprietor
Yoshiko Kugaas Schoolgirl
Chōko Iidaas Bâya
Isao Ubukataas Punk
ATAkira Tanias Yakuza Follower
Sachio Sakaias Guitar Player
TKTateo Kawasakias Flower Shop Proprietor
Mayuri Mokushôas Daughter at Flower Shop
Toshiko Kawakuboas Dancer
Yukie Nanbuas Dancer
Sumire Shirokias Anego
Yōko Sugias Dancer (uncredited)