The Surf (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film
Released in 1975, The Surf is a drama and romance film directed by Katsumi Nishikawa, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Lonely youth Shinji meets Hatsue, a pretty pearl diver, on the beach and the two fall in love. But Shinji has a rival for Hatsue's affections, Yasuo. Yasuo spreads unpleasant gossip about his rival, and Hatsue's father forbids her to see Shinji. But when the boy saves the passengers on a boat owned by Hatsue's father, his luck in love begins to change.
Who’s in it. The Surf stars Momoe Yamaguchi as Hatsue Miyata, Tomokazu Miura as Shinji Kubo, Ichirō Arishima as A light house keeper and Keiko Tsushima as Wife of a light house keeper, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Surf page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Surf tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Surf (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Surf change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Surf?
- The Surf stars Momoe Yamaguchi, Tomokazu Miura, Ichirō Arishima, Keiko Tsushima and Yoshirō Aoki.
- When was The Surf released?
- The Surf was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.