

1948
In postwar Tokyo, a blunt, alcohol-soaked doctor diagnoses a swaggering young yakuza with tuberculosis, forging an uneasy bond that’s tested when the gangster’s ruthless former boss returns and drags him back toward the swampy underworld he can’t escape.
Drunken Angel (1948) is a Drama film that follows in postwar Tokyo, a blunt, alcohol-soaked doctor diagnoses a swaggering young yakuza with tuberculosis, forging an uneasy bond that’s tested when the gangster’s ruthless former boss returns and drags him back toward the swampy underworld he can’t escape. Currently, you can watch Drunken Angel on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 304 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.