Sympathy for the Underdog

Sympathy for the Underdog

1971 · 93 min · JA · 7.1 (42 votes)
Dir. Kinji Fukasaku · Starring Koji Tsuruta, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Noboru Andō, Asao Koike, Tsunehiko Watase, Akiko Kudō · Music Takeo Yamashita · Gambler Collection
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A yakuza gang gets driven out of Yokohama by a big gang from Tokyo. They relocate to Okinawa to violently start over.

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A brutal, bloody saga of yakuza seeking a violent new beginning. This film is a raw, unflinching look at honor among thieves and the desperate struggle for survival in a harsh world. Expect intense action and a somber, gritty atmosphere.

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