ひばりの森の石松 (1960): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1960, ひばりの森の石松 is an action and komödie film directed by Tadashi Sawashima, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. Some of the finest jidai-geki actors appear in this exciting and entertaining tale of intrigue and action in old Japan. Teaming up the ever-popular Misora Hibari with the greatest samurai action hero of all-time Wakayama Tomisaburo is a brilliant stoke of casting. Hibari takes on the role of Mori no Ishimatsu, a young man who gets involved with real-life Yakuza legend, Shimizu no Jirocho, 'Boss of the Tokaido'. Ishimatsu manages to interfere with a dispute between the Shimizu and their competition, the Marugame family, even going so far as to become an avenger's assistant. It's not the first time Hibari has played a man in a film (also in Benten Kozo), and her acting skills are at their best as she mixes in a bit of humor along with excellent swordplay. Wakayama Tomisaburo, as always, gives an outstanding performance as the powerful and beloved Yakuza Boss Jirocho.

Who’s in it. ひばりの森の石松 stars Hibari Misora, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Kōtarō Satomi and Chie Ueki, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch ひばりの森の石松 page.

If you liked it. Fans of ひばりの森の石松 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.