Brothers of Capones (1970)
Original title: 舶来仁義 カポネの舎弟
Brothers of Capones is a 1970 Japanese-language crime movie directed by Takashi Harada, with a running time of 1h 28m. It stars Tomisaburō Wakayama, Fumio Watanabe and Shingo Yamashiro.
Superbly entertaining action comedy with Tomisaburo Wakayama as Kuriyama Capone who learned his trade under Al Capone in Chicago. The film follows his first venture to Japan with gangster brothers Frank (Shingo Yamashiro) and Joe (Fumio Watanabe). And being chased by gangster and the FBI, including the granddaughter of Eliot Ness. The whole thing is a good amount of fun, the performances especially (Wakayama, Yamashiro, Watanabe in a rare heroic role), making this one of routine director Takashi Harada’s best pictures.
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What is Brothers of Capones about?
Superbly entertaining action comedy with Tomisaburo Wakayama as Kuriyama Capone who learned his trade under Al Capone in Chicago. The film follows his first venture to Japan with gangster brothers Frank (Shingo Yamashiro) and Joe (Fumio Watanabe). And being chased by gangster and the FBI, including the granddaughter of Eliot Ness. The whole thing is a good amount of fun, the performances especially (Wakayama, Yamashiro, Watanabe in a rare heroic role), making this one of routine director Takashi Harada’s best pictures.
When was Brothers of Capones released?
Brothers of Capones was released on 23 May 1970.
How long is Brothers of Capones?
Brothers of Capones runs 1h 28m.
Who made Brothers of Capones?
Brothers of Capones was directed by Takashi Harada.