Love Under the Crucifix (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1962, Love Under the Crucifix is a romance film directed by Kinuyo Tanaka, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. The basic story in Love under the Crucifix is about Ogin, daughter of a tea master, who are both Christians in feudal Japan. Ogin falls in love with a feudal prince, also a Christian who is already married, and that creates problems. Further, when the Shogun bans Christianity, the situation worsens.
Who’s in it. Love Under the Crucifix stars Ineko Arima as Gin Sama, Tatsuya Nakadai as Ukon Takayama, Chishū Ryū as Sôkei Nambô and Ganjirō Nakamura II as Sen Rikyu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Love Under the Crucifix 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 Love Under the Crucifix page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Under the Crucifix tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Under the Crucifix (1962)?
- In US, Love Under the Crucifix is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love Under the Crucifix worth watching?
- Love Under the Crucifix holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love Under the Crucifix?
- Love Under the Crucifix stars Ineko Arima, Tatsuya Nakadai, Chishū Ryū, Ganjirō Nakamura II and Ganjirô Nakamura I.
- When was Love Under the Crucifix released?
- Love Under the Crucifix was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.