Warrior of the Wind (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1964, Warrior of the Wind is a drama and history film directed by Tai Katō, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A suspenseful Ninja fantasy based on Shiba Ryotaro's novel, woven with the mysterious fate and romance of Shinzo and a beautiful Princess who find themselves at the center of an intrigue surrounding the legendary land of Yasurai in the mountains of Kumano. Hidden gold, the love of a beautiful Princess, and the approaching evil sword all contribute in bringing you a Ninja action thriller that only the legendary actor Okawa Hashizo and the genius director Kato Tai could produce!
Who’s in it. Warrior of the Wind stars Hashizo Ōkawa as Nabari Shinzo, Hiroko Sakuramachi as Chino, Naoko Kubo as Osei and Sanae Nakahara as Oyumi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Warrior of the Wind 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 Warrior of the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Warrior of the Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Warrior of the Wind (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Warrior of the Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Warrior of the Wind worth watching?
- Warrior of the Wind holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Warrior of the Wind?
- Warrior of the Wind stars Hashizo Ōkawa, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Naoko Kubo, Sanae Nakahara and Kōji Nanbara.
- When was Warrior of the Wind released?
- Warrior of the Wind was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.