Drunken Angel
醉いどれ天使
Synopsis
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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Drunken Angel 1948
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-10
Top Cast
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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
Yoshiko Kuga
Schoolgirl
Chōko Iida
Bâya
Isao Ubukata
Punk
Akira Tani
Yakuza Follower
Sachio Sakai
Guitar Player
Tateo Kawasaki
Flower Shop Proprietor
Mayuri Mokushô
Daughter at Flower Shop
Toshiko Kawakubo
Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 2, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Keinosuke Uekusa, Akira Kurosawa
- Original Score
- Fumio Hayasaka
- Original Title
- 醉いどれ天使
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akira Kurosawa
Keinosuke Uekusa, Akira Kurosawa
Fumio Hayasaka
Takeo Itō
Akikazu Kono
Sōjirō Motoki
Department Leadership Roster
Akira Kurosawa
Director
Keinosuke Uekusa
Writer
Akira Kurosawa
Writer
Fumio Hayasaka
Original Music Composer
Sōjirō Motoki
Producer
Takashi Matsuyama
Production Design
Akikazu Kono
Editor
Takeo Itō
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drunken Angel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Drunken Angel includes Takashi Shimura, Toshirō Mifune, Reizaburo Yamamoto, Michiyo Kogure, Chieko Nakakita.
When was Drunken Angel released and how long is it?
Drunken Angel was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Drunken Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drunken Angel was composed by Fumio Hayasaka.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Drunken Angel?
Drunken Angel holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).