Happily Tied to the Road (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, Happily Tied to the Road is a drama film directed by Yasushi Sasaki, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. With flashing swordwork and a terrific story, wandering gambler Kusama Hanjiro inspires the wrath of Boss Jirotaro who has been terrorizing travelers along the route through his territory. When Hanjiro steps in to gamble with him one-on-one it leads to a deadly vendetta that will show no mercy. Along the way Hanjiro is called upon to help sisters with no one else to depend on. Will the feud end in tragedy, or can the honest wanderer prevail against the bloodlust of an angry yakuza boss whom he had scarred for life?
Who’s in it. Happily Tied to the Road stars Hashizo Ōkawa as Hanjiro Kusama, Kyoko Aoyama as Omon, Hiroko Sakuramachi as Fuji and Denjirō Ōkōchi as Kinpira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Happily Tied to the Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happily Tied to the Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happily Tied to the Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happily Tied to the Road (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happily Tied to the Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happily Tied to the Road worth watching?
- Happily Tied to the Road holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happily Tied to the Road?
- Happily Tied to the Road stars Hashizo Ōkawa, Kyoko Aoyama, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Denjirō Ōkōchi and Kōtarō Satomi.
- When was Happily Tied to the Road released?
- Happily Tied to the Road was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.