Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Yukio Mishima
Takeo Asahina
Lead
Ayako Wakao
Yoshie Koizumi
Keizō Kawasaki
Shoichi Koizumi
Eiji Funakoshi
Susumu Aikawa
Takashi Shimura
Gohei Hirayama
Yoshie Mizutani
Masako Katori
Michiko Ono
Ayako Takatsu
Mayumi Kurata
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Yasuzō Masumura's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Afraid to Die is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
