The Sands of Kurobe (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1968, The Sands of Kurobe is a drama film directed by Kei Kumai, running about 196 minutes.
What it’s about. Kitagawa is an engineer charged with construction of a gigantic tunnel through the Japan Alps for the transportation of equipment in the building of the massive Kurobe Dam. The tunnel crosses an earthquake fault and Kitagawa is beleaguered not only by cave-ins and flooding, but by strife between management and the workers's union. Adding to Kitagawa's stress is the knowledge that as his attention is pulled inexorably toward the tunnel construction, his youngest daughter is dying from leukemia.
Who’s in it. The Sands of Kurobe stars Toshirō Mifune as Kitagawa, Yūjirō Ishihara as Iwaoka, Osamu Takizawa as Otagaki and Takashi Shimura as Ashimura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Sands of Kurobe 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 Sands of Kurobe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sands of Kurobe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sands of Kurobe (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sands of Kurobe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sands of Kurobe worth watching?
- The Sands of Kurobe holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sands of Kurobe?
- The Sands of Kurobe stars Toshirō Mifune, Yūjirō Ishihara, Osamu Takizawa, Takashi Shimura and Shūji Sano.
- When was The Sands of Kurobe released?
- The Sands of Kurobe was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 196 minutes.