Sympathy for the Underdog
1971, Japanese. Directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
A yakuza gang gets driven out of Yokohama by a big gang from Tokyo. They relocate to Okinawa to violently start over.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Sympathy for the Underdog is streaming on Philo, OVID, and Fandor in India.
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Details
- Released
- 12 January 1971
- Original title
- 博徒外人部隊
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hirō Matsuda, Fumio Kōnami, Kinji Fukasaku
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Watch before Sympathy for the Underdog
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Gambler
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Seven Gamblers
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Three Gamblers
1967 · 8.5/10
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Gambler's Farewell
1968 · 7.7/10
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Gambler Biography
1968 · 6.0/10
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A Wad of Notes
1970 · 7.2/10
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Sympathy for the Underdog: quick answers
What should I watch before Sympathy for the Underdog?
Watch Three Gamblers (1967), Gambler's Farewell (1968), Gambler Biography (1968), and A Wad of Notes (1970) first, plus 4 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Sympathy for the Underdog?
Next in the series: The Gambler's Counterattack (1971).
Is Sympathy for the Underdog worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sympathy for the Underdog?
Sympathy for the Underdog runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Sympathy for the Underdog have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sympathy for the Underdog. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sympathy for the Underdog parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Sympathy for the Underdog yet.
Which OTT platform is Sympathy for the Underdog on?
Sympathy for the Underdog is streaming on Philo, OVID, and Fandor in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sympathy for the Underdog?
If you liked Sympathy for the Underdog, try Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima, Female Yakuza Tale, Battles Without Honor and Humanity.
Who directed Sympathy for the Underdog?
Sympathy for the Underdog (1971) was directed by Kinji Fukasaku and stars Koji Tsuruta, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Noboru Andō.