Drunken Angel (1948): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

Drunken Angel features Takashi Shimura, Toshirō Mifune, Reizaburo Yamamoto, Michiyo Kogure, Chieko Nakakita, Noriko Sengoku. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1948-04-27. Runtime: 98 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (325 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: ja. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Drunken Angel?

Drunken Angel is listed as Drama on TMDB.

How long is Drunken Angel?

Drunken Angel runs about 98 minutes.

Who stars in Drunken Angel?

Cast highlights include Takashi Shimura, Toshirō Mifune, Reizaburo Yamamoto, Michiyo Kogure, Chieko Nakakita, Noriko Sengoku.

Does Cinema Box stream Drunken Angel?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Drunken Angel?

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