Sworn Brothers (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1969, Sworn Brothers is a drama and crime film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Ichikawa Raizo’s last film. He plays a Yakuza enforcer who kills a man on his boss's orders. He’s then sent to a provincial town to lie low, only to be caught in another war orchestrated by his original boss who has set him up.
Who’s in it. Sworn Brothers stars Raizō Ichikawa as Jokichi Sakurada, Jūshirō Konoe as Kojiro, Mitsuyo Kamei as Osono and Machiko Hasegawa as Hatsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Sworn Brothers 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 Sworn Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sworn Brothers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sworn Brothers (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sworn Brothers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sworn Brothers worth watching?
- Sworn Brothers holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sworn Brothers?
- Sworn Brothers stars Raizō Ichikawa, Jūshirō Konoe, Mitsuyo Kamei, Machiko Hasegawa and Ryūnosuke Kaneda.
- When was Sworn Brothers released?
- Sworn Brothers was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.