Red Pants (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film
Released in 1959, Red Pants is a drama film directed by Tsuruo Iwama, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman diver in great peril is rescued by Shinji, a fisherman. But his deed is belittled by Takiko, another diver, as a rash act. Her attitude, however, is nothing but a cloak to hide her affection for him. Shinji, hard working and manly, becomes the focus of many yearning eyes and Seikichi, the boss' son, picks a quarrel with him and violent fight ensues in which Shinji kills a man in self-defense.
Who’s in it. Red Pants stars Minoru Oki, Kyôko Izumi, Akiko Koyama and Fumio Watanabe, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Pants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Pants tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Pants (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Pants change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Red Pants?
- Red Pants stars Minoru Oki, Kyôko Izumi, Akiko Koyama, Fumio Watanabe and Michiko Tanaka.
- When was Red Pants released?
- Red Pants was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.