Overview

On his release from prison a young yakuza, along with his brother, decides to turn his back on criminal life instead of taking over the position of his recently deceased father, boss of the Asahina clan. But their exit proves more difficult than planned when their rival clan steps in to exact revenge.

Cast

Yukio Mishima, Ayako Wakao, Keizō Kawasaki, Eiji Funakoshi, Takashi Shimura, Yoshie Mizutani, Michiko Ono, Mayumi Kurata

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What is "Afraid to Die" about?

On his release from prison a young yakuza, along with his brother, decides to turn his back on criminal life instead of taking over the position of his recently deceased father, boss of the Asahina clan. But their exit proves more difficult than planned when their rival clan steps in to exact revenge.

When was "Afraid to Die" released?

Afraid to Die was released in 1960.

Who stars in "Afraid to Die"?

The cast includes Yukio Mishima, Ayako Wakao, Keizō Kawasaki, Eiji Funakoshi.