18 Roughs (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1963, 18 Roughs is a drama film directed by Yoshishige Yoshida, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Experienced shipyard worker Shimazaki gets an offer of free lodging from his employer in the company seaside rest house if he agrees to see to its running. After moving in, Shimazaki finds out that this will also mean taking care of a flock of youngsters, and he soon becomes their none-too-successful warden. At work the boys are disciplined, as soon as they return to their dormitory however they turn into an unmanageable mob.
Who’s in it. 18 Roughs stars Tamotsu Hayakawa as Muneo Shimazaki, Yoshiko Kayama as Nobu Ishii, Eiji Matsui as Hideo and Takenobu Wakamoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, 18 Roughs 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 18 Roughs page.
If you liked it. Fans of 18 Roughs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 18 Roughs (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 18 Roughs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 18 Roughs worth watching?
- 18 Roughs 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 18 Roughs?
- 18 Roughs stars Tamotsu Hayakawa, Yoshiko Kayama, Eiji Matsui, Takenobu Wakamoto and Katsuyoshi Nishimura.
- When was 18 Roughs released?
- 18 Roughs was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.