Prison Break (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1969, Prison Break is an action and crime film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Set up to be the patsy by a rival gang, Furuta Makoto attacks the yakuza boss he thinks is responsible for his father’s murder. He then learns it was all a plot to take over his father’s turf and he seeks vengeance against the puppet master behind the entire conspiracy. His quest for justice leads him to prison where he must fend off the attack of a master assassin before he can make his escape and go after the true killer!
Who’s in it. Prison Break stars Hiroki Matsukata, Takahiro Tamura, Shiho Fujimura and Naoko Kubo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Prison Break has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prison Break page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prison Break 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 Prison Break (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prison Break change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prison Break worth watching?
- Prison Break holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Prison Break?
- Prison Break stars Hiroki Matsukata, Takahiro Tamura, Shiho Fujimura, Naoko Kubo and Rinichi Yamamoto.
- When was Prison Break released?
- Prison Break was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.