The Man with a Shotgun (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1961, The Man with a Shotgun is an action, crime and western film directed by Seijun Suzuki, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Ryoji, a wanderer, arrives in a remote mountain town, carrying a shotgun and claiming to be a hunter. He quickly becomes embroiled in a web of trouble surrounding the town's mill.
Who’s in it. The Man with a Shotgun stars Hideaki Nitani as Watari Ryoji, Izumi Ashikawa as Okumura Setsuko, Yuji Odaka as Masa and Yōko Minamida as Harue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Man with a Shotgun 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 Man with a Shotgun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man with a Shotgun 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 The Man with a Shotgun (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man with a Shotgun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man with a Shotgun worth watching?
- The Man with a Shotgun holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man with a Shotgun?
- The Man with a Shotgun stars Hideaki Nitani, Izumi Ashikawa, Yuji Odaka, Yōko Minamida and Toshio Takahara.
- When was The Man with a Shotgun released?
- The Man with a Shotgun was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.