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A Fugitive from the Past

1965·Movie·183 min·7.3(49)

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.

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Where to watch A Fugitive from the Past in United States

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Where is A Fugitive from the Past streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesYouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomArrow Video Amazon Channel, ARROWApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaARROWApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
JapanHulu, U-NEXT, Toei On Demand Amazon ChannelAmazon 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

In United States, you can stream A Fugitive from the Past on YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and ARROW, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of A Fugitive from the Past

Rentaro Mikuni

Rentaro Mikuni

Takichi Inukai

Sachiko Hidari

Sachiko Hidari

Yae Sugito

Kōji Mitsui

Kōji Mitsui

Motojima

Yoshi Katō

Yoshi Katō

Yae's Father

Sadako Sawamura

Sadako Sawamura

Motojima's Wife

Susumu Fujita

Susumu Fujita

Police Chief

Akiko Kazami

Akiko Kazami

Toshiko

Seiichirō Kameishi

Seiichirō Kameishi

Priest

Akikane Sawa

Akikane Sawa

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Tadashi Suganuma

Detective Sato

Kōji Sekiyama

Kōji Sekiyama

Detective Horiguchi

Nobuo Yana

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).

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