Fire Line (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1961, Fire Line is a drama and crime film directed by Hiromichi Takebe, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Two young crooks who scam betters in the race track are employed by a yakuza gang called the Shigemori Syndicate to steal a shipment of handguns from a rival gang. Somewhere in the process they find themselves on the run from their own gang and one of them becomes himself romantically entangled with the boss's girlfriend. An ambitious underboss of the gang offers them a way out if they murder the previous boss but things don't turn out as planned (for everyone).
Who’s in it. Fire Line stars Teruo Yoshida as Shin'ichi, Yōko Mihara as Yumi, Shigeru Amachi as Kuroiwa and Jun Kambayashi as Sabu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Fire Line has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fire Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fire Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fire Line (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fire Line change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fire Line worth watching?
- Fire Line holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fire Line?
- Fire Line stars Teruo Yoshida, Yōko Mihara, Shigeru Amachi, Jun Kambayashi and Den Kunikata.
- When was Fire Line released?
- Fire Line was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.