The Big Boss 1959
7 / 10
The Big Boss
Ryuta and Mineo Komatsu are brothers, both yakuza (gangsters). Mineo, although complicit in crime, even murder, wants out of the gangster life, hoping to become a successful singer instead. Ryuta loves his brother, but Mineo's possible defection presents problems for the gang, and Ryuta realizes he must kill his brother if he wants to survive.
Ryuta and Mineo Komatsu are brothers, both yakuza (gangsters). Mineo, although complicit in crime, even murder, wants out of the gangster life, hoping to become a successful singer instead. Ryuta loves his brother, but Mineo's possible defection presents problems for the gang, and Ryuta realizes he must kill his brother if he wants to survive.
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... Mineo Komatsu
... Rie
... Yoko
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Release Date:
Jan 15, 1959 (Japan)
Run Time:
1hr 41`
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Original Language:
Japanese
Production Countries:
Japan
Status:
Released
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... Ryuta Komatsu
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... Mineo Komatsu
... Rie
... Yoko
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Rumiko Sasa...
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Akira Sera...
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