Heat Wave Island (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film
Released in 1969, Heat Wave Island is a mystery film directed by Kaneto Shindō, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Otowa is a former Seto Inland Sea island farmer who has moved to the mainland in order to find work, but instead ends up dead. The film begins with the discovery of her corpse, which leads to an investigation that uncovers the narcotics, prostitution, and murder in which many poor farmers had found themselves trapped after World War II.
Who’s in it. Heat Wave Island stars Nobuko Otowa as Otoyo, Jūzō Itami as Iino, Daigo Kusano as Tsuda and Ichirō Sugai, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heat Wave Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heat Wave Island tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heat Wave Island (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heat Wave Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Heat Wave Island?
- Heat Wave Island stars Nobuko Otowa, Jūzō Itami, Daigo Kusano, Ichirō Sugai and Tanie Kitabayashi.
- When was Heat Wave Island released?
- Heat Wave Island was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.