The Big Boss

The Big Boss

Ryuta and Mineo Komatsu are brothers, both yakuza (gangsters). Mineo, although complicit in crime, even murder, wants out of the gangster life, hoping to become a successful singer instead. Ryuta loves his brother, but Mineo's possible defection presents problems for the gang, and Ryuta realizes he must kill his brother if he wants to survive.

Release Date

January 15, 1959

Status

Released

Original Title

暗黒街の顔役

Runtime

1h 41min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Production Companies

TOHO