Sympathy for the Underdog (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1971, Sympathy for the Underdog is an action, drama and crime film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A yakuza gang gets driven out of Yokohama by a big gang from Tokyo. They relocate to Okinawa to violently start over.
Who’s in it. Sympathy for the Underdog stars Koji Tsuruta as Masuo Gunji, Kenji Imai as Mad Dog Jiro, Noboru Andô as Noburo Kudo and Akiko Kudō as Terumi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Sympathy for the Underdog has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sympathy for the Underdog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sympathy for the Underdog 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 Sympathy for the Underdog (1971)?
- In US, Sympathy for the Underdog is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sympathy for the Underdog worth watching?
- Sympathy for the Underdog holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sympathy for the Underdog?
- Sympathy for the Underdog stars Koji Tsuruta, Kenji Imai, Noboru Andô, Akiko Kudō and Tsunehiko Watase.
- When was Sympathy for the Underdog released?
- Sympathy for the Underdog was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.