Flower and Dragon (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1973, Flower and Dragon is an action film directed by Tai Katō, running about 168 minutes.
What it’s about. Kingoro Tamai moves with his wife and son to the port city of Wakamatsu. He organizes the Tamai-gumi, a stevedore group, to vie for work with two other powerful groups. Gingo is Tamai's chief rival who falls in love with the latter's wife and tries to kill Tamai.
Who’s in it. Flower and Dragon stars Tetsuya Watari, Yoshiko Kayama, Chishū Ryū and Junzaburō Ban, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Flower and Dragon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flower and Dragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flower and Dragon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flower and Dragon (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flower and Dragon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flower and Dragon worth watching?
- Flower and Dragon holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Flower and Dragon?
- Flower and Dragon stars Tetsuya Watari, Yoshiko Kayama, Chishū Ryū, Junzaburō Ban and Koji Ishizaka.
- When was Flower and Dragon released?
- Flower and Dragon was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 168 minutes.