Matsunaga (Mifune) is a young, low-level, yakuza boss of a small town. He is diagnosed with Tuberculosis while being treated for a gun shot wound to the hand, by Doctor Sanada (Shimura). Matsunaga's disease and descent towards death, reveals the pitfalls and isolation of the yakuza lifestyle. Sanada has a steadfast dedication to helping his
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