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Drunken Angel
Drama - 1948
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Doctor Sanada treats gangster Matsunaga after he is wounded in a gunfight, and discovers that he is suffering from tuberculosis. Sanada tries to convince Matsunaga to stay for treatment, which would drastically change his lifestyle. They form an uneasy friendship until Matsunaga's old boss Okada returns from prison.
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Rated:
Not Rated
Runtime:
98 min
Release date:
27 Apr 1948
Country:
JP
Languages:
Japanese
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
4 wins & 2 nominations

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
On the whole his imagery is forceful.
– Bosley Crowther,
New York Times,
25 Mar 2006
fresh:
Considered by many to be Akira Kurosawa's directorial breakthrough, the movie that introduced Kurosawa the artist to the world.
– Gary Dowell,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr 2003
fresh:
It's effective in its own right and a fascinating preview of films to come.
– Keith Phipps,
AV Club,
5 Jun 2001
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Akira Kurosawa's first critical success (1948) is an odd blend of American film noir and Italian neorealism.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
1 Jan 2000
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