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Battles Without Honor and Humanity

1973Movie1 h 39 min

Crime
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–90%

A pulse-pounding, brutally violent crime movie about crime and class and money, with standout editing.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

In the teeming black markets of postwar Japan, Shozo Hirono and his buddies find themselves in a new war between factious and ambitious yakuza.

Feels like

  • Yakuza Warfare
  • Post-War Japan
  • Crime Epic
  • Brotherhood & Betrayal
  • Gore & Violence
  • Political Intrigue
  • Masculine Culture
  • Gritty Realism

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Kinji Fukasaku
Written by
Kazuo Kasahara, Koichi Iiboshi
Music by
Toshiaki Tsushima

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Facts

January 13, 1973 · 1 h 39 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
January 13, 1973
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Action, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$150,000
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

The Film of the Book, Curb-Stomp Battle, Mob War +9

  • The Film of the Book
  • Curb-Stomp Battle
  • Mob War
  • Double Tap
  • Apparently Powerless Puppetmaster
  • Enemy Civil War
  • Blood Knight
  • Transatlantic Equivalent
  • Backstab Backfire
  • Camera Abuse
  • Supporting Protagonist
  • Loan Shark

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Battles Without Honor and Humanity?"

Questions about Battles Without Honor and Humanity

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Where can I stream Battles Without Honor and Humanity?

PhiloARROW

In the United States, Battles Without Honor and Humanity streams on Philo and ARROW. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Battles Without Honor and Humanity worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Battles Without Honor and Humanity in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Battles Without Honor and Humanity use?

The Film of the BookCurb-Stomp BattleMob WarDouble TapApparently Powerless PuppetmasterEnemy Civil WarBlood KnightTransatlantic EquivalentBackstab BackfireCamera AbuseSupporting ProtagonistLoan Sharkand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including The Film of the Book, Curb-Stomp Battle, and Mob War.