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Afraid to Die

からっ風野郎

DramaCrime
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1960-03-22
1h 36m
JA
Released
Daiei Film

About

On his release from prison a young yakuza, along with his brother, decides to turn his back on criminal life instead of taking over the position of his recently deceased father, boss of the Asahina clan. But their exit proves more difficult than planned when their rival clan steps in to exact revenge.

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About Afraid to Die

On his release from prison a young yakuza, along with his brother, decides to turn his back on criminal life instead of taking over the position of his recently deceased father, boss of the Asahina clan. But their exit proves more difficult than planned when their rival clan steps in to exact revenge. Running 96 minutes.

Afraid to Die Cast and Characters

The cast features Yukio Mishima (as Takeo Asahina), Ayako Wakao (as Yoshie Koizumi), Keizō Kawasaki (as Shoichi Koizumi), Eiji Funakoshi (as Susumu Aikawa), and Takashi Shimura (as Gohei Hirayama). Their performances are a major reason Afraid to Die has built such a passionate audience.

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Afraid to Die flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Afraid to Die runs for 96 minutes (about 1.6 hours).

Is Afraid to Die good? What's the rating?

Afraid to Die holds a 6.3/10 rating based on 11 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Afraid to Die?

The main cast includes Yukio Mishima, Ayako Wakao, Keizō Kawasaki, and Eiji Funakoshi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Afraid to Die available in Japanese?

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When was Afraid to Die released?

Afraid to Die was released in 1960.

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Where can I watch Afraid to Die for free?

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What is Afraid to Die about?

Afraid to Die is a Drama/Crime film. On his release from prison a young yakuza, along with his brother, decides to turn his back on criminal life instead of taking over the position of his recently deceased father, boss of the Asahina clan. But their exit proves more difficult than planned when their rival clan steps in to exact revenge.

When was Afraid to Die released?

Afraid to Die was released on March 22, 1960. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. The film was produced by Daiei Film.

Who stars in Afraid to Die?

Afraid to Die stars Yukio Mishima, Ayako Wakao, Keizō Kawasaki and Eiji Funakoshi. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Afraid to Die available in HD?

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