Big Shots Die at Dawn (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1961, Big Shots Die at Dawn is an action and crime film directed by Kihachi Okamoto, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. An early Okamoto yakuza film, though it's not in the Underworld series (along with The Last Gunfight and The Big Boss) despite being alternatively known as "Death of the Boss." While Okamoto did not write this film and took on the project because he was assigned and "just doing [his] job" according to an interview with Chris Desjardins in Outlaw Masters of Japanese Film, he did express a general excitement about working in action cinema (which shows through in this film's energy.)
Who’s in it. Big Shots Die at Dawn stars Yūzō Kayama as Jiro, Kumi Mizuno, Mickey Curtis and Akihiko Hirata, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Big Shots Die at Dawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Shots Die at Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Shots Die at Dawn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Shots Die at Dawn (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Big Shots Die at Dawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Big Shots Die at Dawn worth watching?
- Big Shots Die at Dawn holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Shots Die at Dawn?
- Big Shots Die at Dawn stars Yūzō Kayama, Kumi Mizuno, Mickey Curtis, Akihiko Hirata and Jun Tazaki.
- When was Big Shots Die at Dawn released?
- Big Shots Die at Dawn was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.