Youth of the Beast (Criterion Collection)

When a mysterious stranger muscles into two rival yakuza gangs, Tokyo's underworld explodes with violence. Youth of the Beast was a breakthrough for director Seijun Suzuki, introducing the flamboyant colors, hallucinatory images, and striking compositions that would become his trademark. Direction: Seijun Suzuki Actors: Ikuko Kimuro, Joe Shishido, Misako Watanabe, Seijun Suzuki, Tamio Kawaji Special Features: 2.35:1, Widescreen format. Language: Japanese / Sub. English Year: 1963 Runtime: 92 minutes.