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The Phantom Horse (1955): cast, story & where to watch

1955 · Film

The Phantom Horse poster

Released in 1955, The Phantom Horse is a drama film directed by Koji Shima, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Following the tragic death of his father, a young boy's family trains his horse to compete in the local derby.

Who’s in it. The Phantom Horse stars Bontarō Miake as Yasuke Shiraishi, Ayako Wakao as Yuki Shiraishi, Yoshirô Kitahara as Toki Onoshi and Koreya Senda as Hamamura, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom Horse page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom Horse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Phantom Horse (1955)?
In US, The Phantom Horse is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in The Phantom Horse?
The Phantom Horse stars Bontarō Miake, Ayako Wakao, Yoshirô Kitahara, Koreya Senda and Eijirō Yanagi.
When was The Phantom Horse released?
The Phantom Horse was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.