The Revolt (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film
Released in 1980, The Revolt is a drama and war film directed by Shirô Moritani, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. When a young soldier is killed while trying to prevent his younger sister, Kaoru, from being sold into a life of prostitution, his commander, Col. Miyagi, tries to honor his dying wish to rescue his sister. Upon finding Kaoru at a party working as a geisha and later rescuing her from committing suicide, Col. Miyagi allows her to move in with him. Over time, the two grow close, but in spite of Kaoru's growing feelings for him, Col. Miyagi is unable to bring himself to return her love. On the night of his deployment to war, Col. Miyagi finally admits his feelings for Kaoru, but will they ever be able to enjoy a peaceful life together now that a very violent and bloody military revolt is under way...
Who’s in it. The Revolt stars Ken Takakura as Keisuke Miyagi, Sayuri Yoshinaga as Kaoru Mizoguchi, Masakane Yonekura as MP Sergeant Major Shima and Junko Sakurada as Yoko Takami, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Revolt page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Revolt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Revolt (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Revolt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Revolt?
- The Revolt stars Ken Takakura, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masakane Yonekura, Junko Sakurada and Takahiro Tamura.
- When was The Revolt released?
- The Revolt was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.