Fighting Elegy (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1966, Fighting Elegy is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Seijun Suzuki, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Kiroku boards with a Roman Catholic family and falls for the daughter Michiko. He ignores his feelings, joins a gang, gets in fights and, eventually, becomes involved with the radical Kita Ikki group.
Who’s in it. Fighting Elegy stars Hideki Takahashi as Kiroku Nanbu, Yūsuke Kawazu as Suppon "Turtle", Takeshi Katō and Isao Tamagawa as Principal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Fighting Elegy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fighting Elegy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fighting Elegy 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 Fighting Elegy (1966)?
- In US, Fighting Elegy is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fighting Elegy worth watching?
- Fighting Elegy holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fighting Elegy?
- Fighting Elegy stars Hideki Takahashi, Yūsuke Kawazu, Takeshi Katō, Isao Tamagawa and Kayo Matsuo.
- When was Fighting Elegy released?
- Fighting Elegy was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.