Beauty the Enemy (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film
Released in 1959, Beauty the Enemy is a drama and romance film directed by Yasuzō Masumura, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. In a rural district of Tokyo, the owner of a farm is abandoned by his two daughters who are attracted to the life of the big city.
Who’s in it. Beauty the Enemy stars Ayako Wakao as Keiko Yoshino, Fujiko Yamamoto as Kikue Yoshino, Hiroshi Kawaguchi as Tadao Shimizu and Hitomi Nozoe as Kaoru Shimizu, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beauty the Enemy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beauty the Enemy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beauty the Enemy (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beauty the Enemy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Beauty the Enemy?
- Beauty the Enemy stars Ayako Wakao, Fujiko Yamamoto, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Hitomi Nozoe and Haruko Sugimura.
- When was Beauty the Enemy released?
- Beauty the Enemy was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.