Castle of Flames (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1960, Castle of Flames is a drama film directed by Tai Katō, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. In 17th century Japan, Young Lord Masato returns after years abroad to find everything changed: his peace-loving father has died in what he soon finds to be mysterious circumstances, and his mother's married to his uncle, whose ruthless ambition is causing turmoil in the kingdom. Not knowing who to trust, Masato feigns madness, vowing to get to the truth, even though his act causes distress to the girl he loves, who's waited for him all these years. The ghost of his father turns up now and then to show him the way. Meanwhile a peasant revolt is brewing... It all ends tragically.
Who’s in it. Castle of Flames stars Hashizo Okawa, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Mieko Takamine and Yoshiko Mita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Castle of Flames has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Castle of Flames page.
If you liked it. Fans of Castle of Flames tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Castle of Flames (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Castle of Flames change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Castle of Flames worth watching?
- Castle of Flames holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Castle of Flames?
- Castle of Flames stars Hashizo Okawa, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Mieko Takamine, Yoshiko Mita and Ushio Akashi.
- When was Castle of Flames released?
- Castle of Flames was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.