Stop the Old Fox (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film
Released in 1959, Stop the Old Fox is a mystery and history film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Historical and political detective. The main characters are drawn into court intrigues, and the investigation of corruption in the administration of the shogun Ienari Tokugawa comes to the fore in the plot. Based on the novel of the same name by Matsumoto Seicho.
Who’s in it. Stop the Old Fox stars Raizō Ichikawa as Shinosuke Shimada, Fujiko Yamamoto as Tomi / Toyoharu, Osamu Takizawa as Nakano and Michiyo Kogure as Omiyo no kata, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stop the Old Fox page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stop the Old Fox tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stop the Old Fox (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stop the Old Fox change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Stop the Old Fox?
- Stop the Old Fox stars Raizō Ichikawa, Fujiko Yamamoto, Osamu Takizawa, Michiyo Kogure and Eijirō Yanagi.
- When was Stop the Old Fox released?
- Stop the Old Fox was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.