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Afraid to Die

March 22, 1960 1h 36m 6.0/10 (10 votes)

Originally released in 1960. Afraid to Die is a drama/crime film. directed by Yasuzō Masumura.

Starring Yukio Mishima, Ayako Wakao, and Keizō Kawasaki

Synopsis

On his release from prison a young yakuza, along with his brother, decides to turn his back on criminal life instead of taking over the position of his recently deceased father, boss of the Asahina clan. But their exit proves more difficult than planned when their rival clan steps in to exact revenge.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 22, 1960 65 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (10 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Daiei Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Afraid to Die about?

On his release from prison a young yakuza, along with his brother, decides to turn his back on criminal life instead of taking over the position of his recently deceased father, boss of the Asahina...

Who directed Afraid to Die?

Afraid to Die was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.

How long is Afraid to Die?

Afraid to Die has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was Afraid to Die released?

Afraid to Die was released on March 22, 1960 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Afraid to Die?

The main cast of Afraid to Die includes Yukio Mishima, Ayako Wakao, Keizō Kawasaki, Eiji Funakoshi, Takashi Shimura.