A Scarred Life
1971, Japanese. Directed by Shigehiro Ozawa.
Set in Osaka, during the devastated time of post-war Japan, this is a tale of the yakuza who set about rebuilding after the death of their Oyabun (big boss). Battles erupt as tempers explode as someone seeks to fill the seat of power.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 17 July 1971
- Original title
- 傷だらけの人生
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akira Murao
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A Scarred Life: quick answers
What comes after A Scarred Life?
Next in the series: A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will Tell (1972).
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How long is A Scarred Life?
A Scarred Life runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does A Scarred Life have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is A Scarred Life on?
A Scarred Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 July 1971. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Scarred Life?
If you liked A Scarred Life, try The Outsider, Female Yakuza Tale, Sympathy for the Underdog.
Who directed A Scarred Life?
A Scarred Life (1971) was directed by Shigehiro Ozawa and stars Koji Tsuruta, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Bin Amatsu.