Rabble Tactics (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1963, Rabble Tactics is a drama and war film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The warlords overrun the country while the farmers are starving, and forced to become soldiers to keep the wolf from the door. The farmers are recruited in groups of fifteen. In Yaju's village, there are only twelve men, so they press Oto, who looks more like a boy than a girl, to join, disguised as a man.
Who’s in it. Rabble Tactics stars Shintarō Katsu as Mohei, Eiji Funakoshi as Yaju, Shiho Fujimura as Oto and Katsuhiko Kobayashi as Oda Nobunaga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Rabble Tactics sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rabble Tactics page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rabble Tactics tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rabble Tactics (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rabble Tactics change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rabble Tactics worth watching?
- Rabble Tactics holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rabble Tactics?
- Rabble Tactics stars Shintarō Katsu, Eiji Funakoshi, Shiho Fujimura, Katsuhiko Kobayashi and Kingoro Yanagiya.
- When was Rabble Tactics released?
- Rabble Tactics was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.