Attack No. 1 (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1970, Attack No. 1 is a drama, family and animation film directed by Fumio Kurokawa, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. Kozue is a high school girl and an enthusiastic volleyball player. Her dream is to play on the Japanese national volleyball team. Over the course of the series she makes it from the school district league up to the Japanese volleyball finals, step by step until the international volleyball championship. But the faster and higher Kozue climbs, the more she is confronted with the dark side of success: too-high expectations, self-conceit, and envy.
Who’s in it. Attack No. 1 stars Kurumi Kobato, Eiko Masuyama, Reiko Mutoh and Shūsei Nakamura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Attack No. 1 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 Attack No. 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Attack No. 1 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Attack No. 1 (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Attack No. 1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Attack No. 1 worth watching?
- Attack No. 1 holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Attack No. 1?
- Attack No. 1 stars Kurumi Kobato, Eiko Masuyama, Reiko Mutoh, Shūsei Nakamura and Sumie Sakai.
- When was Attack No. 1 released?
- Attack No. 1 was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.
