Love Hunter (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 1972, Love Hunter is a drama film directed by Seiichirō Yamaguchi, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Kyōko is a woman with a promiscuous past who is sexually unsatisfied with her marriage. Her frustrations lead her to have hedonistic dreams, such as her mother and grandfather having sex together. Seeking to rejuvenate her marriage, she throws a wild party. The ploy is a success.
Who’s in it. Love Hunter stars Hidemi Hara as Kyōko(今日子), Mari Tanaka as Hisako(久子), Ryûji Ôizumi as Kazuo(大泉隆二) and Gen Mitamura as Hideyuki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, Love Hunter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Hunter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Hunter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Hunter (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Hunter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love Hunter worth watching?
- Love Hunter holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Hunter?
- Love Hunter stars Hidemi Hara, Mari Tanaka, Ryûji Ôizumi, Gen Mitamura and Kōju Ran.
- When was Love Hunter released?
- Love Hunter was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.