An Actor's Revenge
In Edo Japan, a kabuki actor seeks revenge against the three men who drove his parents to their deaths years ago.
Where to watch An Actor's Revenge in United States
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Where is An Actor's Revenge streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | BFI Player |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About An Actor's Revenge
An Actor's Revenge is a 1963 Japanese-language drama film directed by Kon Ichikawa. The cast is led by Kazuo Hasegawa, Fujiko Yamamoto, Ayako Wakao. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
An Actor's Revenge was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on January 13, 1963, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Kon Ichikawa
- Writers
- Daisuke Itō, Teinosuke Kinugasa
- Release date
- January 13, 1963
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
An Actor's Revenge cast & crew
An Actor's Revenge was directed by Kon Ichikawa and written by Daisuke Itō and Teinosuke Kinugasa.
The cast features Kazuo Hasegawa as Yukinojo Nakamura / Yamitaro the Thief, Fujiko Yamamoto as Ohatsu, Ayako Wakao as Namiji, Eiji Funakoshi as Heima Kadokura, Naritoshi Hayashi as Mukuzu, and Eijirō Yanagi as Hiromi-ya.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tamekichi Mochizuki, cinematography is by Setsuo Kobayashi, and it was produced by Masaichi Nagata.
Is An Actor's Revenge worth watching?
An Actor's Revenge holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 71 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, An Actor's Revenge is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch An Actor's Revenge
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Cast of An Actor's Revenge
Kazuo Hasegawa
Yukinojo Nakamura / Yamitaro the Thief
Fujiko Yamamoto
Ohatsu
Ayako Wakao
Namiji
Eiji Funakoshi
Heima Kadokura
Naritoshi Hayashi
Mukuzu
Eijirō Yanagi
Hiromi-ya
Chūsha Ichikawa
Kikunojo Nakamura
Saburo Date
Kawaguchi-ya
Jun Hamamura
Isshosai
Kikue Mōri
Cruel Old Woman
Masayoshi Kikuno
Yukinojo's Father
Raizō Ichikawa
Hirutaro
An Actor's Revenge — FAQs
▸Where can I watch An Actor's Revenge in United States?
An Actor's Revenge is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is An Actor's Revenge on Criterion Channel?
Yes — An Actor's Revenge is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is An Actor's Revenge in?
An Actor's Revenge is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is An Actor's Revenge?
An Actor's Revenge runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is An Actor's Revenge rated?
An Actor's Revenge is rated 15. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 71 ratings.
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