Drunken Angel (1948)

04/27/1948 (JP) • 1h 38m

Drama

Overview

Doctor Sanada treats gangster Matsunaga after he is wounded in a gunfight, and discovers that he is suffering from tuberculosis. Sanada tries to convince Matsunaga to stay for treatment, which would drastically change his lifestyle. They form an uneasy friendship until Matsunaga's old boss Okada returns from prison.


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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

japan

gangster

yakuza

doctor

alcoholic

tuberculosis

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