Name: Sympathy for the Underdog
Director: Kinji Fukasaku
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime
Released: 1971-01-01
Duration: PT1h 33mM
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Koji Tsuruta, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Noboru Andō, Asao Koike, Tsunehiko Watase

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What is Sympathy for the Underdog (1971) about?

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A yakuza gang gets driven out of Yokohama by a big gang from Tokyo. They relocate to Okinawa to violently start over.

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Who stars in Sympathy for the Underdog?

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Sympathy for the Underdog stars Koji Tsuruta (Masuo Gunji), Tomisaburō Wakayama (Yonabaru), Noboru Andō (Noburo Kudo), Asao Koike (Ozaki), Tsunehiko Watase (Shin Seki). The film was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.

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How long is Sympathy for the Underdog?

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Sympathy for the Underdog has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated N/A.

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Is Sympathy for the Underdog worth watching?

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Sympathy for the Underdog holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Drama, Action, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Sympathy for the Underdog?

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