Brother
After his crime boss is killed in a Tokyo gang war, A yakuza gangster moves to Los Angeles where he must go through fire and water for survival. He and his half-brother, the leader of a drug ring, fight in deadly battle to gain the power.
17 June 1929, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
24 January 1979, North Bellmore, Long Island, New York, USA
14 April 1975, Chicago, Illinois, USA
11 March 1936, Brooklyn, New York, USA
24 December 1970, Puerto Rico
27 September 1951, Tokushima, Japan
10 May 1963, Chicago, Illinois, USA
28 June 1932, Isleton, California, USA
14 August 1921
11 September 1958, Turlock, California, USA
4 March 1941, Englewood, New Jersey, USA
17 February 1969, Brentwood, California, USA
June 19, 2003
The film explores in multi-layered depths how violence begets violence and how this cycle, once started, is nearly impossible to break.February 13, 2003
If the yardstick for mob flicks is 'Goodfellas' (and it should be), then 'Brother' doesn't stand a chance. On its own, however, it is a stylish, colourful film.October 21, 2002
Oh, brother.June 21, 2007
A vital, stylish Yakuza pic, Kitano crafts a new world/old world, brother against brother epic battle straddling both sides of the Pacific.July 27, 2001
Sure to satisfy fans of the laconic auteur.June 25, 2012
A powerful statement on a violent society -- and a very uncomfortable one that is apt to alienate many viewers.July 27, 2001
Kitano presents all this mayhem in crisp and cool camera work that distances it and keeps it from becoming oppressive.August 03, 2001
As an actor and writer-director, Mr. Kitano projects an amused irony that makes his films worth seeing.November 07, 2003
Takashi has been considered a master auteur. Perhaps, but there's no art here, just violence.July 27, 2001
Just how many acts of self-inflicted finger amputations do I really want to see?July 27, 2001
Intriguing though uneven.August 10, 2001
Kitano's most enjoyable, flat-out fun movie, provided you can stomach the violence.