No Greater Love (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film

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Released in 1966, No Greater Love is a drama and romance film directed by Katsumi Nishikawa, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. In 1943, Japan is amidst the Pacific War. Sobei Sonoda is one of the wealthiest landowners of the San'in region. His land spread for miles, as far as the eye can see. People treated him with respect. But even the richest must think about the future. One day, he decides to arrange a marriage between his only son, Junkichi and the daughter of an even more powerful family. Sobei, hoping to benefit from this union, soon discovers that his son was in love with a lower class girl.

Who’s in it. No Greater Love stars Akira Kobayashi, Ruriko Asaoka, Kazuo Funaki and Masako Izumi, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Greater Love page.

If you liked it. Fans of No Greater Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch No Greater Love (1966)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for No Greater Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in No Greater Love?
No Greater Love stars Akira Kobayashi, Ruriko Asaoka, Kazuo Funaki, Masako Izumi and Meiko Kaji.
When was No Greater Love released?
No Greater Love was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.