Movie

The Sharks

★ 9.0(1)19642h 46m

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Good to know

Director: Tomotaka Tasaka
Release date: 1964-06-20
Runtime: 2h 46m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Toei Company

About The Sharks

The Sharks is a 1964 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Tomotaka Tasaka, starring Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yoshiko Mita and Michiyo Kogure. It has a runtime of 2 hours 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sharks in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A film adaptation of Masatsugu Nobuhiko's novel of the same name, directed by Tasaka Tomotaka and starring Nakamura Kinnosuke. This literary epic tells the story of how the protagonist, who has become mired in evil due to his poverty and low position, eventually awakens to humanity through an encounter with a nun. Shark was born without a father in a fishing village where the main occupation is catching sharks. In his poor and humiliating life, his only source of comfort is the tender love of his mother. However, on the night of a festival, the village burns to the ground and his mother dies. Left alone, Shark sets off for Kyoto with an old caster.

Cast

Kinnosuke Nakamura

Yoshiko Mita

Michiyo Kogure

Daisuke Katō

Yoshi Katō

Minoru Chiaki

Akiko Kazami

Chōichirō Kawarasaki

Jun Hamamura

Junko Miyazono

Tokue Hanazawa

Ryuji Kita

Themes & keywords

based on novel or book

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sharks in Canada?+

The Sharks is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Sharks on Netflix?+

The Sharks is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Sharks?+

The Sharks has a runtime of 2 hours 46 minutes (166 minutes).

Who stars in The Sharks?+

The Sharks stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yoshiko Mita, Michiyo Kogure, Daisuke Katō and Yoshi Katō.

When did The Sharks come out?+

The Sharks is a 1964 movie directed by Tomotaka Tasaka.

What genre is The Sharks?+

The Sharks is Drama film.

Who directed The Sharks?+

The Sharks was directed by Tomotaka Tasaka.