Review of Sympathy for the Underdog (1971) by Edward W — 19 Nov 2007

I love this moive it was like scarface but chinesse style...i loved it...

This review of Sympathy for the Underdog (1971) was written by Edward W on 19 Nov 2007.

Sympathy for the Underdog has generally received very positive reviews.

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My first Fukasaku yakuza picture and it was...just ok. Love the dirty, gritty feel to the film, and the bebop jazz soundtrack is great…

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By Private U (13,627) on 22 Jun 2007

A must see for any Yakuza cinema fan! Kinji Fuksaku certainly knows to shoving action down your throat…

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