The Homeless (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1974, The Homeless is an action, drama and crime film directed by Kōichi Saitō, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The Homeless is a picaresque tale in the truest sense of the word. Two inmates are simultaneously released from jail, but go their separate ways, only to cross paths again in the nearest brothel. There they make the acquaintance of a would-be prostitute with a childlike mind and serious problems with the yakuza. They help her escape from the mob-infested cathouse and decide to guide her on her quest for sunken contraband somewhere off the coast, whose location only she knows, but which the yakuza are very eager to learn about. It is a remake of the French film The Last Adventure (1967).
Who’s in it. The Homeless stars Shintarō Katsu as Genzo Komagen, Ken Takakura as Jokichi Anabuki, Meiko Kaji as Sakei and Noboru Andô as Senzo Hikawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, The Homeless sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Homeless page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Homeless tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Homeless (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Homeless change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Homeless worth watching?
- The Homeless holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Homeless?
- The Homeless stars Shintarō Katsu, Ken Takakura, Meiko Kaji, Noboru Andô and Ichirô Nakatani.
- When was The Homeless released?
- The Homeless was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.