Drunken Angel (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1948, Drunken Angel is a drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Doctor Sanada treats gangster Matsunaga after he is wounded in a gunfight, and discovers that he is suffering from tuberculosis. Sanada tries to convince Matsunaga to stay for treatment, which would drastically change his lifestyle. They form an uneasy friendship until Matsunaga's old boss Okada returns from prison.
Who’s in it. Drunken Angel stars Takashi Shimura as Sanada, Toshirō Mifune as Matsunaga, Reizaburô Yamamoto as Okada and Michiyo Kogure as Nanae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Drunken Angel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drunken Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drunken Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drunken Angel (1948)?
- In US, Drunken Angel is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drunken Angel worth watching?
- Drunken Angel holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Drunken Angel?
- Drunken Angel stars Takashi Shimura, Toshirō Mifune, Reizaburô Yamamoto, Michiyo Kogure and Chieko Nakakita.
- When was Drunken Angel released?
- Drunken Angel was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.