Beauty and the Thief (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film
Released in 1952, Beauty and the Thief is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Keigo Kimura, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The picture belongs to the jidai gekki (historic) genre. It is a powerful story of violence and eroticism, picturing a world at once sordid and poetic, with two central themes which intermingle to compound an admirable panel of a critical period in Japanese history: the great famine in the mid 19th Century.
Who’s in it. Beauty and the Thief stars Machiko Kyō as Sakin, Masayuki Mori as Kuroki no Taro, Rentaro Mikuni as Kuroki no Jiro and Takashi Shimura as Yoshimichi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beauty and the Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beauty and the Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beauty and the Thief (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beauty and the Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Beauty and the Thief?
- Beauty and the Thief stars Machiko Kyō, Masayuki Mori, Rentaro Mikuni, Takashi Shimura and Minoru Chiaki.
- When was Beauty and the Thief released?
- Beauty and the Thief was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.