
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War
Directed by Kinji Fukasaku
Produced by Toei Company
A gritty yakuza crime drama centered on power struggles, betrayal, and strategic maneuvering within Japan's criminal underworld during the Cold War era.
Shozo Hirono has managed to separate from the Yamamori family and create his own small family, and extend his circle of acquaintances. These new friendships include a powerful underboss of the Muraoka family, Noboru Uchimoto.
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Is Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.
Does Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
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