Modern Chivarly: Sworn Brothers

Jan 20, 1970

1h 29m

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Overview

After the enactment of the Anti-Prostitution Law, the red-light district in Shinjuku lost its allure. Even the gambling den of the Ryūzaki family was always deserted. Ryūzaki, the boss, declared his retirement in response to the changing times. It was thought that Igarashi, who valued righteousness and principles and had the respect of others, would become the second-in-command. However, he was an annoying presence to Ryūzaki...

Genres

Crime

Production Companies

Toei Company

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Cast

Bunta Sugawara

Kyōsuke Machida

Koji Tsuruta

Isamu Kosugi

Fumio Watanabe

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Yukiko Kuwahara

Keijirō Morozumi

Hideo Sunazuka

Hiroshi Kondō

Hōsei Komatsu

Akikane Sawa

Two contract killers cross paths in the middle of the same job and realize they are childhood friends. Together they take a break from killing and visit the small island they once called home. After reflecting on their past lives they decided to team up and use their talents in killing for good... much to the upset of the crime syndicates.

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