The Underworld
暗黒街
Synopsis
Yakuza boss Furuya leans more and more on his protege Takao Shoji, though Shoji has become romantically involved with Furuya's mistress, Natsue. Furuya himself has fallen in love, with a nurse after his recent hospital stay. As the gang grows more jealous of the favoritism Furuya shows Shoji, they decide to reveal Shoji's relationship with Natsue. But Furuya's affection for Shoji cannot be easily destroyed, even in the gang war that erupts.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kajirō Yamamoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryuzo Kikushima, Tokuhei Wakao
- Original Score
- Ikuma Dan
- Original Title
- 暗黒街
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kajirō Yamamoto
Ryuzo Kikushima, Tokuhei Wakao
Ikuma Dan
Seiichi Endo
Sōjirō Motoki
Department Leadership Roster
Ryuzo Kikushima
Screenplay
Kajirō Yamamoto
Director
Tokuhei Wakao
Screenplay
Seiichi Endo
Director of Photography
Ikuma Dan
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Underworld
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Underworld about?
Yakuza boss Furuya leans more and more on his protege Takao Shoji, though Shoji has become romantically involved with Furuya's mistress, Natsue. Furuya himself has fallen in love, with a nurse after his recent hospital stay. As the gang grows more jealous of the favoritism Furuya shows Shoji, they decide to reveal Shoji's relationship with Natsue. But Furuya's affection for Shoji cannot be easily destroyed, even in the gang war that erupts.
Who directed The Underworld?
The Underworld was directed by Kajirō Yamamoto.
Who stars in The Underworld?
The principal cast of The Underworld includes Koji Tsuruta, Kyoko Aoyama, Akemi Negishi, Hiroshi Koizumi, Seiji Miyaguchi.
When was The Underworld released and how long is it?
The Underworld was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Underworld?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Underworld was composed by Ikuma Dan.