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The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats

1972·Movie
1h 28min
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
IMDb6.3

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Crime, history, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Part 4 in a long running (8+1 films) action/comedy/melodrama series about a pair of short tempered, amoral, but not evil chinpira (Bunta Sugawara and Tamio Kawachi) thinking too big of themselves. Sugawara tries to overcome a traumatic experience of getting in bed blindfolded with a girl who turned out to be an old granny. Later he and Kawaji try to settle down in a neighbourhood harassed by businessman yakuza Bin Amatsu.
Japanese Crime ComedyYakuza Action70s ExploitationAmoral ProtagonistsStreet-Level BrawlsSlapstick HumourBunta Sugawara VehicleGangster MelodramaIconic Film Series

Crew

Directed by:
Sadao Nakajima
Written by:
Susumu Saji, Michio Sobu
Composed by:
Kenjiro Hirose

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Is The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats?

1 h 28 min

The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.