I Live in Fear
(1955)
Overview
An aging foundry patriarch, gripped by terror of nuclear annihilation, tries to uproot his family to Brazil. When they petition to have him declared incompetent, a family-court counselor witnesses his obsession slide into ruin—and asks whether ignoring the atomic threat is any saner.
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Writers
Hideo Oguni, Fumio Hayasaka, Shinobu Hashimoto, Akira Kurosawa
Top Billed
Toshirō Mifune
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Where to watch
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Reviews
CinemaSerf
⭐ 7/10November 14, 2022
This is a far cry from the usual Kurosawa/Mifune effort; indeed in this, Toshirô Mifune is almost unrecognisable. No brave, honourable Samurai this time, but an elderly foundry-owner who is paranoid about the potential impact of nuclear war on his family. To this end, he is determined to sell up and relocate his family to Brazil. The family don't fancy this idea much and try to have him certified. What ensues is a battle of wills, priorities and … read the rest.
Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Budget
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