Sandakan No. 8 (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1974, Sandakan No. 8 is a drama, war and history film directed by Kei Kumai, running about 120 minutes. “A prostitute is a woman too.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young journalist interviews an elderly woman about being forced into prostitution in Borneo at a brothel called Sandakan No. 8.
Who’s in it. Sandakan No. 8 stars Komaki Kurihara as Keiko Mitani, Yoko Takahashi as Young Osaki, Kinuyo Tanaka as Old Osaki and Ken Tanaka as Hideo Takeuchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Sandakan No. 8 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sandakan No. 8 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sandakan No. 8 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sandakan No. 8 (1974)?
- In US, Sandakan No. 8 is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sandakan No. 8 worth watching?
- Sandakan No. 8 holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sandakan No. 8?
- Sandakan No. 8 stars Komaki Kurihara, Yoko Takahashi, Kinuyo Tanaka, Ken Tanaka and Masayo Umezawa.
- When was Sandakan No. 8 released?
- Sandakan No. 8 was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.