An Osaka Story (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1957, An Osaka Story is a comedy and drama film directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A poor peasant, after years of scraping, becomes a rich and powerful Osaka merchant. Mizoguchi Kenji's final project; he died before completing it and directing duties turned over to Yoshimura Kozaburo.
Who’s in it. An Osaka Story stars Ganjirô Nakamura I as Nihei, Raizō Ichikawa as Keizaburo, Shintarō Katsu as Ichinosuke and Kyōko Kagawa as Onatsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, An Osaka Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Osaka Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Osaka Story tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Osaka Story (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Osaka Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Osaka Story worth watching?
- An Osaka Story holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Osaka Story?
- An Osaka Story stars Ganjirô Nakamura I, Raizō Ichikawa, Shintarō Katsu, Kyōko Kagawa and Chieko Naniwa.