The Big Wave (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film
Released in 1961, The Big Wave is a drama film directed by Tad Danielewski, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Yukio, a farm boy, and Toru, a fisherboy, live in a small Japanese village that is periodically threatened by a volcano on one side and tidal waves on the other. Yukio's younger sister Setsu follows then and dreams of becoming a pearl diver. Toru is preparing to go fishing with his father when a bell tolls and a danger flag is hung high on the hill behind the village to warn of an impending tidal wave by the village patriarch, known as Old Gentleman.
Who’s in it. The Big Wave stars Jūzō Itami as Toru, Mickey Curtis as Yukio, Heihachirô Ôkawa as Yukio's Father and Chieko Murata as Yukio's mother, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Wave page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Wave tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Wave (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Big Wave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Big Wave?
- The Big Wave stars Jūzō Itami, Mickey Curtis, Heihachirô Ôkawa, Chieko Murata and Sessue Hayakawa.
- When was The Big Wave released?
- The Big Wave was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.