Afraid To Die (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1960, Afraid To Die is an action and drama film directed by Yasuzō Masumura, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s 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 clan. But their exit proves more difficult than planned when their rival clan steps in to exact revenge.
Who’s in it. Afraid To Die stars Yukio Mishima as Takeo Asahina, Ayako Wakao as Yoshie Koizumi, Keizô Kawasaki as Shoichi Koizumi and Eiji Funakoshi as Susumu Aikawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Afraid To Die has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Afraid To Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of Afraid To Die tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Afraid To Die (1960)?
- In GB, Afraid To Die is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Afraid To Die worth watching?
- Afraid To Die holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Afraid To Die?
- Afraid To Die stars Yukio Mishima, Ayako Wakao, Keizô Kawasaki, Eiji Funakoshi and Takashi Shimura.
- When was Afraid To Die released?
- Afraid To Die was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.