The Wandering Gambler (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1928, The Wandering Gambler is a drama film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, running about 41 minutes.
What it’s about. Date Mosui, a young samurai, one day gets a scolding from a nameless ronin that sets him thinking about what life is all about and his ways of living. His frined, Ando Kichinosuke, is alarmed at Mosui's despondency and invites him to his house as his little sister Tsuyu and he try to cheer him up.
Who’s in it. The Wandering Gambler stars Chiezo Kataoka as Date Mosui, Kobunji Ichikawa as Date Kanemon, Toshiro Nakamura as Date Kotaro and Mansaku Itami as Ando Hyoe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Wandering Gambler 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 The Wandering Gambler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wandering Gambler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wandering Gambler (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wandering Gambler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wandering Gambler worth watching?
- The Wandering Gambler holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wandering Gambler?
- The Wandering Gambler stars Chiezo Kataoka, Kobunji Ichikawa, Toshiro Nakamura, Mansaku Itami and Seinosuke Hayashi.
- When was The Wandering Gambler released?
- The Wandering Gambler was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 41 minutes.