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いのちぼうにふろう (1971): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1971 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1971, いのちぼうにふろう is a drama and krimi film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, running about 121 minutes.

What it’s about. The story takes place in feudal Japan, when any commerce with the rest of the world was strictly prohibited. An idealist suddenly appears in an isolated inn (the one that the title refers to), the head-quarters of a group of smugglers, with stolen money intended to ransom his loved one who is forced to work in a brothel.

Who’s in it. いのちぼうにふろう stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Sadashichi, Komaki Kurihara as Omitsu, Wakako Sakai as Okiwa and Shigeru Kōyama as Officer Kanedo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, いのちぼうにふろう has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch いのちぼうにふろう page.

If you liked it. Fans of いのちぼうにふろう tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch いのちぼうにふろう (1971)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for いのちぼうにふろう change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is いのちぼうにふろう worth watching?
いのちぼうにふろう holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in いのちぼうにふろう?
いのちぼうにふろう stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Komaki Kurihara, Wakako Sakai, Shigeru Kōyama and Kei Satō.
When was いのちぼうにふろう released?
いのちぼうにふろう was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.