Coup d'Etat (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1973, Coup d'Etat is a drama and history film directed by Yoshishige Yoshida, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A freestyle biopic of Ikki Kita, the ultranationalist intellectual whose ideas inspired the failed military coup in 1936.
Who’s in it. Coup d'Etat stars Rentaro Mikuni as Kazuki Kitamura / Ikki Kita, Yasuyo Matsumura as Suzu, Yasuo Miyake as Soldier and Akiko Kurano as Soldier's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Coup d'Etat 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 Coup d'Etat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coup d'Etat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coup d'Etat (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Coup d'Etat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Coup d'Etat worth watching?
- Coup d'Etat holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coup d'Etat?
- Coup d'Etat stars Rentaro Mikuni, Yasuyo Matsumura, Yasuo Miyake, Akiko Kurano and Masako Yagi.