Black Sun (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1964, Black Sun is a drama film directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Akira, a young, jazz-obsessed drifter, returns to his squat, a ruined church, and finds Gill, a wounded African-American GI, on the run after the death of a white GI. Despite terrible misunderstandings and culture clash, Akira agrees to help Gill escape towards the sea, dodging military police along the way.
Who’s in it. Black Sun stars Tamio Kawachi as Akira, Chico Lourant as Gill, Yuko Chishiro as Yuki and Tatsuya Fuji as Akira's Buddy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Black Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Sun (1964)?
- In US, Black Sun is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Sun worth watching?
- Black Sun holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Sun?
- Black Sun stars Tamio Kawachi, Chico Lourant, Yuko Chishiro, Tatsuya Fuji and Hideji Ōtaki.
- When was Black Sun released?
- Black Sun was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.