Battles Without Honor and Humanity (1973)

Name: Battles Without Honor and Humanity
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1973
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Bunta Sugawara, Hiroki Matsukata, Kunie Tanaka, Eiko Nakamura, Tsunehiko Watase

1h 39m Japan

Drama Crime

Plot

Set against the chaotic backdrop of postwar Japan's black markets, Shozo Hirono and his friends navigate a treacherous landscape rife with power struggles among rival yakuza factions. As loyalties shift and violence escalates, they must confront not only the brutal realities of their world but also their own ambitions and moral dilemmas. The film vividly captures the intricacies of gang warfare, showcasing the relentless pursuit of dominance amidst betrayal and survival. Hirono's journey through this gritty underbelly paints a haunting portrait of honor and humanity amidst the chaos.

Cast

Bunta Sugawara Hiroki Matsukata Kunie Tanaka Eiko Nakamura Tsunehiko Watase Gor? Ibuki Nobuo Kaneko Toshie Kimura Tamio Kawachi Mayumi Nagisa Asao Uchida Shinichir? Mikami Hiroshi Nawa Shinji Takano Harumi Sone