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By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

1966·Movie
1h 29min
IMDb6.9

Where to watch

HooplaMUBIXumo PlayFilm Movement+

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By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Crime, society, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Immigrant gangs terrorize a Japanese town with their threats, loud jazz, and tasteless fashion sense, and only the tough but suave Dr. Amamiya (Ando) can stop them, as long as he gets rid of his silly peace-loving ideals.
60s Japanese ActionCrime ThrillerYakuza AdjacentSocial CommentaryHeroic NarrativeGang ConflictStylized ViolencePeriod SettingTough Protagonist

Crew

Directed by:
Tai Katō, Toshiro Hasebe
Written by:
Seiji Hoshikawa, Tai Katō
Produced by:
Kinen Masumoto
Composed by:
Hajime Kaburagi, Ryuji Matsumoto, Sachio Obi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

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Where can I stream By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him legally?

HooplaMUBIXumo PlayFilm Movement+

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him is included with a subscription to MUBI and Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him?

1 h 29 min

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him?

3CAJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.