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The Story of a Man Among Men
6.0 / 10• 1984• 2h 2m•NR• Japanese
DramaCrime
Storyline
During the Showa era, a young yakuza survives war and injury and rises to become a clan boss with the help and respect of his sworn brothers.
Cast & Crew
Hiroki Matsukata
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Lead
Kinya Kitaoji
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Saburo Kitajima
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Wakako Sakai
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IH
Isao Harimoto
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SK
Shigeru Kobayashi
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SO
Sayaka Ono
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Kentarō Shimizu
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What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kōsaku Yamashita's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Story of a Man Among Men is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
