The Envoy (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film
Released in 1958, The Envoy is a notable film directed by Kinnosuke Fukada, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Sinza who is secretly the well known "Sea Glow Burglar", gives to the poor the money he takes from the bad lords and greedy merchants, who live just to exploit the poor for their small coins. On his travel he meets a man and his little girl Onatsu. The man gets ambushed and killed in front of his daughter, so Sinza promises the man he will take his daughter safely to their destination, so the little girl is now his responsibility. The kind, non-violent Sinza now finds himself entangled in something far bigger than he expected.
Who’s in it. The Envoy stars Hashizo Okawa, Hiromi Hanazono, Keiko Yukishiro and Kensaku Hara, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Envoy page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Envoy (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Envoy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Envoy?
- The Envoy stars Hashizo Okawa, Hiromi Hanazono, Keiko Yukishiro, Kensaku Hara and Kusuo Abe.
- When was The Envoy released?
- The Envoy was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.