Pitfall (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1962, Pitfall is a fantasy, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A man wanders into a seemingly deserted town with his young son in search of work. But after a bit of bad luck, he joins the town's population of lost souls.
Who’s in it. Pitfall stars Hisashi Igawa as Otsuka, Sumie Sasaki as Shopkeeper, Sen Yano as Toyama and Hideo Kanze as Policeman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Pitfall 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 Pitfall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pitfall tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pitfall (1962)?
- In US, Pitfall is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pitfall worth watching?
- Pitfall holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pitfall?
- Pitfall stars Hisashi Igawa, Sumie Sasaki, Sen Yano, Hideo Kanze and Kunie Tanaka.
- When was Pitfall released?
- Pitfall was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.