
Intimidation
Directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara
Produced by Nikkatsu Corporation
A tightly constructed Japanese noir about moral compromise and resentment, where two men's intertwined fates spiral inward through blackmail and desperation.
Koreyoshi Kurahara's ingeniously plotted, pocket-size noir concerns the intertwined fates of a desperate bank manager, blackmailed for book-cooking, and his resentful but timid underling, passed over for a promotion. The marvelously moody Intimidation is an elegantly stripped-down and carefully paced crime drama.
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Is Intimidation sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Does Intimidation end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Intimidation easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Intimidation violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Intimidation scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Intimidation
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Intimidation
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Intimidation, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Intimidation, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Intimidation, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































