
When a mysterious stranger muscles into two rival yakuza gangs, Tokyo's underworld explodes with violence.
Directed by Seijun Suzuki, Youth of the Beast leans on a strong ensemble — Joe Shishido, Misako Watanabe, Tamio Kawachi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1963.
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