Benten Kozo (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1960, Benten Kozo is an action and drama film directed by Yasushi Sasaki, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Orphaned Kiku was raised at a Buddhist temple and learned theatrical arts and martial arts as a child, which were used to put on stage productions to raise money for the temple, but also to display young lads who were essentially for sale to the highest bidder. When Kiku gets fed up with how the temple uses the orphans and wants to leave he gets accused of a double murder and has to flee for his life and liberty.
Who’s in it. Benten Kozo stars Hibari Misora, Kōtarō Satomi, Hiromi Hanazono and Tomisaburō Wakayama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Benten Kozo 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 Benten Kozo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Benten Kozo 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 Benten Kozo (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Benten Kozo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Benten Kozo worth watching?
- Benten Kozo holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Benten Kozo?
- Benten Kozo stars Hibari Misora, Kōtarō Satomi, Hiromi Hanazono, Tomisaburō Wakayama and Atsuko Nakazato.
- When was Benten Kozo released?
- Benten Kozo was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.