Ballad of a Workman (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1962, Ballad of a Workman is a drama film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A demobilized soldier becomes a day laborer with a road construction gang, and his wife goes to work to bolster their income. Their modest dream is to see their son grow and to be happy as a family.
Who’s in it. Ballad of a Workman stars Hideko Takamine as Torae Nonaka, Keiji Sada as Yoshio Nonaka, Torae's husband, Yoshiko Kuga as Chiyo and Chieko Baisho as Miyoko Ishikawa, Toshiyuki's girlfriend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ballad of a Workman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ballad of a Workman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ballad of a Workman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ballad of a Workman (1962)?
- In US, Ballad of a Workman is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ballad of a Workman worth watching?
- Ballad of a Workman holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ballad of a Workman?
- Ballad of a Workman stars Hideko Takamine, Keiji Sada, Yoshiko Kuga, Chieko Baisho and Toyozô Yamamoto.
- When was Ballad of a Workman released?
- Ballad of a Workman was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.