Seven Indignant
Seven Indignant

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Seven Indignant

1973
Movie
88 min
Mandarin

The Righteous Club of Chinese martial artists meet to drive out the evil Japanese invaders but first they must overcome their own personal differences.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Yōjirō TakitaGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

This film follows a group of seven men who are brought together by a shared grievance. Each man has a reason to be indignant with the current state of affairs or a particular individual. As they interact, their individual stories of injustice and their attempts to seek retribution or a form of closure unfold.

Critical Reception

Seven Indignant received a limited release and is not widely reviewed in Western critical circles. Information available suggests it is a character-driven drama that explores themes of societal discontent and personal vendettas. Its reception appears to be more niche, appreciated by those who follow Japanese cinema of the period.

What Reviewers Say

  • Explores the complex motivations behind revenge and desperation.

  • Features strong performances from its lead actors, particularly Tatsuya Nakadai.

  • Offers a gritty and unflinching look at individual struggles within a societal context.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this film is not readily available, suggesting it did not have a widespread release that would generate such feedback.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Yōjirō Takita, the director of 'Seven Indignant', later went on to win the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for his 2008 film 'Departures'.

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