Red Angel (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1966, Red Angel is a drama and war film directed by Yasuzō Masumura, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1939, Sakura Nishi is a young army nurse who is sent to the field hospitals in China during the Sino-Japanese war. She has to assist the surgeon Dr. Okabe with an incredible number of amputations. In the crowded wards, she gives sympathy to some of the soldiers, including sexually servicing one who has lost both arms and has no hope of returning home. She falls in love with Dr. Okabe, and follows him to the front, even though he is impotent from his morphine addiction
Who’s in it. Red Angel stars Ayako Wakao as Nurse Sakura Nishi, Shinsuke Ashida as Dr. Okabe, Yūsuke Kawazu as Pvt. Orihara and Ranko Akagi as Head Nurse Iwashima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Red Angel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Angel (1966)?
- In US, Red Angel is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Angel worth watching?
- Red Angel holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Red Angel?
- Red Angel stars Ayako Wakao, Shinsuke Ashida, Yūsuke Kawazu, Ranko Akagi and Jotaro Senba.
- When was Red Angel released?
- Red Angel was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.