The Rose on His Arm (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1956, The Rose on His Arm is an action and crime film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Ignoring the protests of his working-class mother, a young man becomes wrapped up in the world of delinquents and yakuza.
Who’s in it. The Rose on His Arm stars Akira Ishihama as Masahiro Hase, Katsuo Nakamura as Kiyoshi Akiyama, Sadako Sawamura as Akiyama's mother and Yoshiko Kuga as Keiko Hase, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Rose on His Arm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rose on His Arm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rose on His Arm 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 Rose on His Arm (1956)?
- In US, The Rose on His Arm is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rose on His Arm worth watching?
- The Rose on His Arm holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rose on His Arm?
- The Rose on His Arm stars Akira Ishihama, Katsuo Nakamura, Sadako Sawamura, Yoshiko Kuga and Noriko Arita.
- When was The Rose on His Arm released?
- The Rose on His Arm was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.