Nuclear Gypsies (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1985, Nuclear Gypsies is a notable film directed by Azuma Morisaki, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Barbara, a dancer, is coming home to Nagoya after a long absence. She lives above a bar in an area whose inhabitants are mainly from Okinawa. Upon her return, Barbara faces problems beyond her control. Her brother and two friends take one of their teachers hostage to extort money to go on a school trip. Miyazato, the man who loves Barbara is there, but not Aiko, her best friend. Miyazato, a yakuza and manager in a nuclear power plant has forced Aiko into prostitution for the workers of the plant. Barbara plans to help her escape from this hell. Aiko has been sent to Mihama. Without even thinking for a moment, Barbara decided to go see her friend.
Who’s in it. Nuclear Gypsies stars Mitsuko Baisho and Yoshio Harada.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Nuclear Gypsies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nuclear Gypsies page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nuclear Gypsies (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nuclear Gypsies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nuclear Gypsies worth watching?
- Nuclear Gypsies holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nuclear Gypsies?
- Nuclear Gypsies stars Mitsuko Baisho and Yoshio Harada.
- When was Nuclear Gypsies released?
- Nuclear Gypsies was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.