The Path of the King (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1971, The Path of the King is an action and crime film directed by Masahiro Makino, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. When the aging leader of the yakuza gang Maeda-gumi decides to retire, many of the gang members have no confidence in the young man he has chosen to replace him. A fight for the succession begins.
Who’s in it. The Path of the King stars Ken Takakura as Ryutaro Fudo, Tomisaburō Wakayama as Torakichi Ohmatsu, Yumiko Nogawa as Owaka and Michiyo Kogure as Osai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Path of the King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Path of the King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Path of the King 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 Path of the King (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Path of the King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Path of the King worth watching?
- The Path of the King holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Path of the King?
- The Path of the King stars Ken Takakura, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Yumiko Nogawa, Michiyo Kogure and Kanjūrō Arashi.
- When was The Path of the King released?
- The Path of the King was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.