Blood Is Dry (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1960, Blood Is Dry is a drama film directed by Yoshishige Yoshida, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. An employee in an assurance company threatens to commit suicide when management announces a massive layoff, the company uses this threat to its own advantage by turning the incident into an advertising campaign. With the success of the campaign, however, he is no longer a desperate man pointing a gun to his head, but a potential leader who wishes to take advantage of his failed suicide.
Who’s in it. Blood Is Dry stars Keiji Sada as Takashi Kiguchi, Shinichirō Mikami as Harada, Mari Yoshimura as Yuki Nonaka and Masao Oda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Blood Is Dry 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 Blood Is Dry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood Is Dry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blood Is Dry (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blood Is Dry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blood Is Dry worth watching?
- Blood Is Dry holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blood Is Dry?
- Blood Is Dry stars Keiji Sada, Shinichirō Mikami, Mari Yoshimura, Masao Oda and Kaneko Iwasaki.
- When was Blood Is Dry released?
- Blood Is Dry was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.