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Tokyo Joe (1949)

"Bogart rips the Jap underworld apart over a blonde in a Tokyo hot spot !"

6.119491h 28mEN
DramaThrillerCrime

Directed by Stuart Heisler

Rating

6.1/10

Runtime

1h 28m

Language

EN

Release

October 26, 1949

Director

Stuart Heisler

Overview

An American veteran returns to Tokyo to try to pick up the threads of his pre-World War II life there, but finds himself squeezed between criminals and the authorities.

Cast

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

Colonel Joseph 'Joe' Barrett

Alexander Knox

Alexander Knox

Mark Landis

Florence Marly

Florence Marly

Trina Pechinkov Landis

Sessue Hayakawa

Sessue Hayakawa

Baron Kimura

Jerome Courtland

Jerome Courtland

Danny

Gordon Jones

Gordon Jones

Idaho

Teru Shimada

Teru Shimada

Ito

Hideo Mori

Hideo Mori

Kanda

Charles Meredith

Charles Meredith

General Ireton

Rhys Williams

Rhys Williams

Colonel Dahlgren

Lora Lee Michel

Lora Lee Michel

Anya

Kyoko Kamo

Kyoko Kamo

Nani-San (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Tokyo Joe (1949), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

An American veteran returns to Tokyo to try to pick up the threads of his pre-World War II life there, but finds himself squeezed between criminals and the authorities.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Tokyo Joe. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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