Drunken Angel (1948)

Drunken Angel (1948)

"Drunken Angel" (酔いどれ天使 Yoidore Tenshi) is a Japanese drama film released in 1948, directed by Akira Kurosawa. The plot follows an alcoholic doctor, Sanada (Takashi Shimura), who attempts to treat Matsunaga (Toshirô Mifune), a young gangster with tuberculosis. Despite their opposing personalities and lifestyles, the two develop a complex bond as Sanada struggles to save Matsunaga from his self-destructive tendencies and the dangers of his criminal world. The film is a poignant exploration of post-war Japan, showcasing the physical and moral decay of society through the lives of its characters.

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