Movie

Element of Surprise

19631h 34m

Element of Surprise is streaming on Toei On Demand Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Tsuneo Kobayashi
Release date: 1963-09-21
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Toei Company

About Element of Surprise

Element of Surprise is a 1963 movie in the War and Action genres, directed by Tsuneo Kobayashi, starring Tetsuro Tamba, Shinjirō Ehara and Rinichi Yamamoto. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Element of Surprise in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

1963 Toei war / action film.

Cast

Tetsuro Tamba

Shinjirō Ehara

Rinichi Yamamoto

Kenji Imai

Junkichi Orimoto

Kenji Ushio

Tatsuo Umemiya

Mike Daneen

Fujio Suga

Osman Yusuf

Masumi Okada

Hiroshi Minami

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Element of Surprise in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Element of Surprise on Toei On Demand Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Element of Surprise on Netflix?+

Element of Surprise is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Toei On Demand Amazon Channel.

How long is Element of Surprise?+

Element of Surprise has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Element of Surprise?+

Element of Surprise stars Tetsuro Tamba, Shinjirō Ehara, Rinichi Yamamoto, Kenji Imai and Junkichi Orimoto.

When did Element of Surprise come out?+

Element of Surprise is a 1963 movie directed by Tsuneo Kobayashi.

What genre is Element of Surprise?+

Element of Surprise is War and Action film.

Who directed Element of Surprise?+

Element of Surprise was directed by Tsuneo Kobayashi.