The Flower and the Angry Waves (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1964, The Flower and the Angry Waves is a drama and history film directed by Seijun Suzuki, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A young yakuza in love with the girl who's to marry his clan oyabun, kidnaps the girl before fleeing with her. In Tokyo, he hides under the identity of a worker while the young woman becomes a waitress in a restaurant.
Who’s in it. The Flower and the Angry Waves stars Akira Kobayashi, Tamio Kawachi, Chieko Matsubara and Eimei Esumi as Gorosuke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Flower and the Angry Waves 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 The Flower and the Angry Waves page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flower and the Angry Waves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flower and the Angry Waves (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flower and the Angry Waves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Flower and the Angry Waves worth watching?
- The Flower and the Angry Waves holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flower and the Angry Waves?
- The Flower and the Angry Waves stars Akira Kobayashi, Tamio Kawachi, Chieko Matsubara, Eimei Esumi and Shōki Fukae.
- When was The Flower and the Angry Waves released?
- The Flower and the Angry Waves was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.