Drunken Angel (1948)
醉いどれ天使
Overview
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.
Where to watch Drunken Angel
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player | — | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Australia | Plex | — | — |
| Ireland | Plex | — | — |
| New Zealand | Plex | — | — |
| India | Plex | — | — |
| Germany | Plex | — | — |
| France | Plex | Orange VOD, YouTube | Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Drunken Angel in 120 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. Drunken Angel is a Drama movie, released on 1948-04-27, runtime 98 minutes.
Is Drunken Angel worth watching?
TMDB users rate Drunken Angel 7.6 out of 10 from 324 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Drunken Angel?
In the United States, Drunken Angel streams on Criterion Channel. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Akira Kurosawa
Cast
- Takashi Shimura as Sanada
- Toshirō Mifune as Matsunaga
- Reizaburo Yamamoto as Okada
- Michiyo Kogure as Nanae
- Chieko Nakakita as Miyo
- Noriko Sengoku as Gin
- Shizuko Kasagi as Singer
- Eitarō Shindō as Takahama
- Masao Shimizu as Oyabun
- Taiji Tonoyama as Shop Proprietor
- Yoshiko Kuga as Schoolgirl
- Chōko Iida as Bâya
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Sources
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