Down with The Big Boss(1979)
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Down with The Big Boss Synopsis
In pre-war Japan, two members of a large yakuza syndicate instigate a turf war that embroils the highest echelons of Tokyo's underworld.
Down with The Big Boss (1979) is a drama and crime film directed by Sadao Nakajima, released on March 24, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Bunta Sugawara, Kentarō Shimizu, Johnny Ohkura and Ichirō Ogura. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Sadao Nakajima
- Writers:
- Sadao Nakajima, Fumio Kōnami
- Cinematographer:
- Toshio Masuda
- Composer:
- Koichi Morita
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
Down with The Big Boss (1979) Trailer
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Down with The Big Boss Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bunta Sugawara
as Hachiyo Shunji
Kentarō Shimizu
as Suguru Shindo
Johnny Ohkura
as Tetsuo Kanei
Ichirō Ogura
as Takohachi Umino
Yoichi Miura
as Minoru Hasabe
Junko Natsu
as Ginko Shirasaki
Aiko Morishita
as Nanako Harumi
Eiko Matsuda
as Ukiyo
Reiko Ike
as Sayoko Iseki
- Sayoko Makino
Sayoko Makino
as Asako Kiuchi
- Maki Tachibana
Maki Tachibana
as Kuniyo Yashiro
Kirin Kiki
as Okonomiyaki Manager
Key crew
Directed by Sadao Nakajima, written by Sadao Nakajima and Fumio Kōnami.
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Down with The Big Boss Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Down with The Big Boss – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Down with The Big Boss online?
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Down with The Big Boss (1979) is available to stream on Hulu, U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Down with The Big Boss?
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The main cast of Down with The Big Boss (1979) includes Bunta Sugawara, Kentarō Shimizu, Johnny Ohkura, Ichirō Ogura and Yoichi Miura. The film was directed by Sadao Nakajima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Down with The Big Boss released?
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Down with The Big Boss was released on March 24, 1979 and runs for 2h 17m.
Is Down with The Big Boss worth watching?
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Down with The Big Boss (1979) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Down with The Big Boss?
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Yes. The official Down with The Big Boss trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.