

A Fugitive from the Past
Three robbers escape with loot from a heist before one of them kills the others. Their corpses wash up near the aftermath of a maritime calamity, provoking a policeman's interest.
Where to watch A Fugitive from the Past in United States
Click a service to open A Fugitive from the Past there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is A Fugitive from the Past streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Arrow Video Amazon Channel, ARROW | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | ARROW | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, Toei On Demand Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About A Fugitive from the Past
A Fugitive from the Past is a 1965 Japanese-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Tomu Uchida. The cast is led by Rentaro Mikuni, Sachiko Hidari, Kōji Mitsui. It has a runtime of 3h 3m. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel.
A Fugitive from the Past was produced by Toei Company and made in Japan. It was released on January 15, 1965.
- Director
- Tomu Uchida
- Writers
- Naoyuki Suzuki
- Release date
- January 15, 1965
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Toei Company
A Fugitive from the Past cast & crew
A Fugitive from the Past was directed by Tomu Uchida and written by Naoyuki Suzuki.
The cast features Rentaro Mikuni as Takichi Inukai, Sachiko Hidari as Yae Sugito, Kōji Mitsui as Motojima, Yoshi Katō as Yae's Father, Sadako Sawamura as Motojima's Wife, and Susumu Fujita as Police Chief.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Isao Tomita, cinematography is by Hanjirō Nakazawa, and it was produced by Hiroshi Okawa.
Is A Fugitive from the Past worth watching?
At 3h 3m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, A Fugitive from the Past is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Fugitive from the Past
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Cast of A Fugitive from the Past

Rentaro Mikuni
Takichi Inukai

Sachiko Hidari
Yae Sugito

Kōji Mitsui
Motojima

Yoshi Katō
Yae's Father

Sadako Sawamura
Motojima's Wife

Susumu Fujita
Police Chief

Akiko Kazami
Toshiko

Seiichirō Kameishi
Priest

Akikane Sawa
Tadashi Suganuma
Detective Sato

Kōji Sekiyama
Detective Horiguchi

Nobuo Yana
Machida
A Fugitive from the Past — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Fugitive from the Past in United States?
A Fugitive from the Past is streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is A Fugitive from the Past on YouTube TV?
Yes — A Fugitive from the Past is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is A Fugitive from the Past in?
A Fugitive from the Past is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Fugitive from the Past?
A Fugitive from the Past runs 3 hours 3 minutes (183 minutes).











