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Release Year1971
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorShigehiro Ozawa
WritersAkira Murao
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Scarred Life
About A Scarred Life
Set in Osaka, during the devastated time of post-war Japan, this is a tale of the yakuza who set about rebuilding after the death of their Oyabun (big boss). Battles erupt as tempers explode as someone seeks to fill the seat of power.
Directed by Shigehiro Ozawa, A Scarred Life leans on a strong ensemble — Koji Tsuruta, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Bin Amatsu — 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 drama titles of 1971.
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