directed by: Kinji Fukasaku, year: 1973
actors: Bunta Sugawara, Hiroki Matsukata, Kunie Tanaka

Battles Without Honor and Humanity is a groundbreaking Japanese film that delves into the chaotic world of post-WWII Hiroshima. Directed by Kinji Fukasaku, this gritty yakuza saga is based on true events, showcasing the brutal rise of organized crime in Japan. The film follows Shozo Hirono, a war veteran who becomes embroiled in the violent conflicts and power struggles of the yakuza underworld. Known for its realism and dynamic storytelling, it revolutionized the genre.

Crime, Yakuza, Drama, Post War, Gangster