Prison Gambler (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1964, Prison Gambler is a drama and crime film directed by Shigehiro Ozawa, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A film about the confrontation between two yakuza groups in the brutal Miike prison, which contained 1,500 inmates. The second film in the series Gambler / Bakuto directed by Shigehiro Ozawa.
Who’s in it. Prison Gambler stars Koji Tsuruta as Tachibana Isaburo, Minoru Oki as Kumagaya, Yôko Minamida as Kimura Uta and Hizuru Takachiho as Setoguchi Uta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Prison Gambler 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 Prison Gambler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prison Gambler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prison Gambler (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prison Gambler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prison Gambler worth watching?
- Prison Gambler holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Prison Gambler?
- Prison Gambler stars Koji Tsuruta, Minoru Oki, Yôko Minamida, Hizuru Takachiho and Kotaro Satomi.
- When was Prison Gambler released?
- Prison Gambler was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.