Great Jailbreak (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1975, Great Jailbreak is a notable film directed by Teruo Ishii, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of prisoners attempts to break the Abashiri prison. This film can be considered a sequel to the Abashiri Bangaichi series, written and directed by Ishii Teruo. The friendship between two men on death row, a fleeting love affair with a traveling dancer and a deadly battle with the real culprit who has hunted him down filmed over a long period of time on location in Hokkaido.
Who’s in it. Great Jailbreak stars Ken Takakura as Ichiro Kozue, Nana Kinomi as Aki, Bunta Sugawara as Kunizo Kuniiwa and Eiji Gō as Gota Namikawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Great Jailbreak has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Great Jailbreak page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Great Jailbreak (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Great Jailbreak change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Great Jailbreak worth watching?
- Great Jailbreak holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Great Jailbreak?
- Great Jailbreak stars Ken Takakura, Nana Kinomi, Bunta Sugawara, Eiji Gō and Kunie Tanaka.
- When was Great Jailbreak released?
- Great Jailbreak was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.