Seven Miles to Nakayama (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1962, Seven Miles to Nakayama is an action and history film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. When a corrupt magistrate rapes Oshima, Masa (Raizō Ichikawa) avenges her by killing the officer, becoming thereby a fugitive, haunted and grief-stricken by the fact that Oshima committed suicide. Going underground in the gambling world, perpetually hiding from the law, Masa eventually meets a young woman named Onaka, who looks exactly like Oshima. Tales having two look-alike heroines are a commonplace in Japanese period films, a plot affectation inherited from the kabuki theater. Based on a novel by Shin Hasegawa, Nakayama shichiri was already twice filmed in 1930, one version directed by Namio Ochiai, and from which less than 40 minutes survive, the other directed by Kyotaro Namiki. Both are silent films, preserved by the Makino film institute.
Who’s in it. Seven Miles to Nakayama stars Raizō Ichikawa as Masakichi, Tamao Nakamura as Oshima / Onaka, Eijirō Yanagi as Yasugoro and Saburo Date, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Seven Miles to Nakayama 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 Seven Miles to Nakayama page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seven Miles to Nakayama tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seven Miles to Nakayama (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Seven Miles to Nakayama change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Seven Miles to Nakayama worth watching?
- Seven Miles to Nakayama holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Seven Miles to Nakayama?
- Seven Miles to Nakayama stars Raizō Ichikawa, Tamao Nakamura, Eijirō Yanagi, Saburo Date and Koichi Ose.
- When was Seven Miles to Nakayama released?
- Seven Miles to Nakayama was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.