Ankokugai no kaoyaku


1h 41m 1959

Brief Synopsis

Ryuta and Mineo Komatsu are brothers, both yakuza (gangsters). Mineo, although complicit in crime, even murder, wants out of the gangster life, hoping to become a successful singer instead. Ryuta loves his brother, but Mineo's possible defection presents problems for the gang, and Ryuta realizes he must kill his brother if he wants to survive.

Cast & Crew

Kihachi Okamoto

Director

Film Details

Release Date
1959

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 41m
Sound
4-Track Stereo
Color
Color (Fujicolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1

Synopsis

Ryuta and Mineo Komatsu are brothers, both yakuza (gangsters). Mineo, although complicit in crime, even murder, wants out of the gangster life, hoping to become a successful singer instead. Ryuta loves his brother, but Mineo's possible defection presents problems for the gang, and Ryuta realizes he must kill his brother if he wants to survive.

Film Details

Release Date
1959

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 41m
Sound
4-Track Stereo
Color
Color (Fujicolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1

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Trivia