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Japanese Godfather

1977 · 132 min

A slow, weighty crime saga that balances brutal street violence with quiet family strain, leaving a somber aftertaste.

Directed by
Sadao Nakajima
Genres
Crime, Drama
Starring
Shin Saburi, Koji Tsuruta, Hiroki Matsukata
Overview
A yakuza leader must balance his violent tactics necessary for the rough streets of 1960s Tokyo with the domestic needs of his daughters.

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Directed by
Sadao Nakajima
Genres
Crime, Drama
Starring
Shin Saburi, Koji Tsuruta, Hiroki Matsukata
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • power
  • family
  • violence
  • crime
  • loyalty
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour2
Realism8
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity7
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
crime, drama
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
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Country
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Languages
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