Beyond Outrage
Director: Takeshi Kitano
Actors: Toshiyuki Nishida, Tomokazu Miura, Takeshi Kitano
PlotIn a volatile power struggle between rival yakuza factions, the Sanno crime syndicate is in the midst of expanding its influence into Tokyo. With younger leaders displacing the old guard, tension rises within the gang. Detective Kataoka, seeking to exploit these internal conflicts, manipulates events from the shadows to ignite further discord. Amid this chaos, Otomo, a seasoned yakuza enforcer who had been presumed dead after a violent confrontation, is discovered to be alive and serving time in prison. His unexpected return stirs both fear and hope among different factions, each with their own agenda regarding his fate.
Kataoka's scheming sets the stage for an all-out war as the Sanno clan's dominance is challenged by the Hanabishi clan and discontented members within their own ranks. Otomo is pulled back into the violent whirlwind despite his desire for a quiet life. As alliances shift and vendettas are pursued with brutal precision, old wounds are reopened and battles rage both within the yakuza and against law enforcement. The ensuing machinations lead to an inevitable clash that will determine the future hierarchy of the underworld, leaving a trail of betrayal and bloodshed in its wake.
Writers: Takeshi Kitano
Release Date: 06 Oct 2012
Runtime: 110 min
Rating: R
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese, Korean
Home Video Reviews
Beyond Outrage trades extreme violence for psychological depth, with exceptional performances and impressive Blu-ray quality; highly recommended.
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