The Chase (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1974, The Chase is a notable film directed by Akira Kato, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Writer and ladies-man Yonosuke, who gives inept English lessons (using Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet), is ushered into a lonely woman's house one rainy night. Her husband is at the front in the war with Russia and, as our hero will soon discover, she's wearing a chastitity belt...
Who’s in it. The Chase stars Junko Miyashita as Kimiko, Morio Kazama as Yonosuke Tsuruta, Hirokazu Inoue as Muraki and Hitomi Kozue as Tsuneko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The Chase has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chase page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chase (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chase change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Chase worth watching?
- The Chase holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chase?
- The Chase stars Junko Miyashita, Morio Kazama, Hirokazu Inoue, Hitomi Kozue and Aoi Nakajima.
- When was The Chase released?
- The Chase was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.