Drunken Angel
Set in post-war Japan, this film follows the tumultuous relationship between a disillusioned alcoholic doctor and a young gangster suffering from tuberculosis. The narrative explores themes of redemption and the struggle between good and evil within the human soul. Notable for its gritty portrayal of urban life, the film stars Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura, whose performances are both compelling and poignant. Directed by Akira Kurosawa, it marks the beginning of his collaboration with Mifune, which would become legendary in cinema history. This classic can be viewed on Soap2day for free.
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Director: Akira Kurosawa
Actors: Chieko Nakakita, Eitarō Shindō, Masao Shimizu, Michiyo Kogure, Noriko Sengoku, Reizaburo Yamamoto, Shizuko Kasagi, Taiji Tonoyama, Takashi Shimura, Toshirō Mifune
Country: Japan
Company: TOHO, Toho Company
Worldwide Gross: $46,961