Brothers Serving Time (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1969, Brothers Serving Time is a drama and crime film directed by Kiyoshi Saeki, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. While imprisoned, Tatsu encounters Danshi, a man who is a big honcho in the prison pecking order. After initial conflict they become sworn brothers. Tatsu and the sworn brothers he acquires weren’t really gangsters before their prison time, just ruffians. Prison, however, introduces them to plenty of gangland characters and three years later, they’re out of prison and enmeshed in the yakuza world.
Who’s in it. Brothers Serving Time stars Kyōsuke Machida as Danshichi, Bunta Sugawara as Tatsuo Yaguchi, Ryōji Hayama and Michitarō Mizushima as Matsui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Brothers Serving Time sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brothers Serving Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brothers Serving Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brothers Serving Time (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Brothers Serving Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Brothers Serving Time worth watching?
- Brothers Serving Time holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brothers Serving Time?
- Brothers Serving Time stars Kyōsuke Machida, Bunta Sugawara, Ryōji Hayama, Michitarō Mizushima and Bin Amatsu.
- When was Brothers Serving Time released?
- Brothers Serving Time was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.