Movie

The Catch

★ 6.5(13)19611h 45m

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🇯🇵 JP

Good to know

Director: Nagisa Ōshima
Release date: 1961-11-22
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Palace Film Production

About The Catch

The Catch is a 1961 movie in the War and Drama genres, directed by Nagisa Ōshima, starring Rentaro Mikuni, Akiko Koyama and Yōko Mihara. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Catch in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Towards the end of WWII, a black American pilot is captured and imprisoned by rural Japanese villagers, who await official instructions as to how to proceed with their 'catch'.

Cast

Rentaro Mikuni

Kazumasa Takano

Akiko Koyama

Hiroko Ishii

Yōko Mihara

Sachiko Tsukada

Hugh Hurd

Black Soldier

Masako Nakamura

Hisako

Teruko Kishi

Masu

Sadako Sawamura

Katsu

Kyū Sazanka

Rokkō Toura

Jun Hamamura

Ton Shimada

Yoshi Katō

Themes & keywords

prisoner of warjapanese new wave

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Catch in Mexico?+

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

Is The Catch on Netflix?+

The Catch is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Catch?+

The Catch has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Catch?+

The Catch stars Rentaro Mikuni, Akiko Koyama, Yōko Mihara, Hugh Hurd and Masako Nakamura.

When did The Catch come out?+

The Catch is a 1961 movie directed by Nagisa Ōshima.

What genre is The Catch?+

The Catch is War and Drama film.

Who directed The Catch?+

The Catch was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.