The Dragon of Macao (1965): cast, story & where to watch

1965 · Film · ★ 8

The Dragon of Macao poster

Released in 1965, The Dragon of Macao is an action and crime film directed by Mio Ezaki, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. Ryu (Akira Kobayashi) sets foot on the Yokohama port with a suitcase filled with 300 thousand dollars. He was sent by a jewelry company in Hong Kong to retrieve a certain diamond that was stolen from them. The "Himalayan Star" is worth couple hundred million yen and unbeknown to Ryu, it now lays in the hands of Aizu (Jo Shishido), the infamous ”Pirate of the Tokyo Bay."

Who’s in it. The Dragon of Macao stars Akira Kobayashi as Ryu, Yukiyo Toake as Nami, Keiko Yumi as Rie and Chieko Matsubara as Honran, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Dragon of Macao 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 The Dragon of Macao page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Dragon of Macao 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 The Dragon of Macao (1965)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dragon of Macao change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Dragon of Macao worth watching?
The Dragon of Macao holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Dragon of Macao?
The Dragon of Macao stars Akira Kobayashi, Yukiyo Toake, Keiko Yumi, Chieko Matsubara and Yûji Odaka.
When was The Dragon of Macao released?
The Dragon of Macao was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.