Yellow Crow (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1957, Yellow Crow is a drama film directed by Heinosuke Gosho, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. In this Golden Globe winner for Best Foreign-Language Film, director Heinosuke Gosho -- a master chronicler of Japanese middle-class life -- presents the story of Kiyoshi Yoshida (Koji Shitara), who feels estranged from both parents after his father returns from war. How the boy adapts to life with the virtual stranger his father has become is the film's focus. Chikage Awashima, Yûnosuke Itô and Yoshiko Kuga also star.
Who’s in it. Yellow Crow stars Chikage Awashima as Machiko Yoshida, Yūnosuke Itō as Ichiro Yoshida, Kinuyo Tanaka as Yukiko Matsumoto and Yoshiko Kuga as Yasuko Ashihara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Yellow Crow 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 Yellow Crow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yellow Crow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yellow Crow (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yellow Crow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yellow Crow worth watching?
- Yellow Crow 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 Yellow Crow?
- Yellow Crow stars Chikage Awashima, Yūnosuke Itō, Kinuyo Tanaka, Yoshiko Kuga and Kôji Shitara.
- When was Yellow Crow released?
- Yellow Crow was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.