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Thugs of Shinjuku

1970 · 87 min Crime

Fresh out of jail, a smart-mouth wise guy Goro takes the name “Big Brother Katsumata.” Not fitting in well with established gangs, he forms a rag-tag gang called “the Shinjuku Brothers.” The members of their gang are thugs who only wish they were traditional yakuza. When they turn up at the funeral for a gangster, they are not welcomed, but a senior boss intervenes to keep things calm. The boss of bosses invites them to join a respected local council of warlords. Katsumata is suspicious of why such powerful men would extend an invitation to lowlife like himself.

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Original Title 新宿の与太者
Year 1970
Country Japan
Genre Crime
Director Shin Takakuwa
Runtime 87 min.

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Thugs of Shinjuku is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1970. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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