Rififi in Tokyo (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1963, Rififi in Tokyo is a drama, crime and adventure film directed by Jacques Deray, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Van Hekken, an old gangster, arrives in Tokyo to direct a bank hold-up in order to get a very valuable diamond.
Who’s in it. Rififi in Tokyo stars Karlheinz Böhm as Carl Mersen, Charles Vanel as Van Hekken, Barbara Lass as Françoise Merigne and Keiko Kishi as Asami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Rififi in Tokyo 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 Rififi in Tokyo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rififi in Tokyo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rififi in Tokyo (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rififi in Tokyo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rififi in Tokyo worth watching?
- Rififi in Tokyo holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rififi in Tokyo?
- Rififi in Tokyo stars Karlheinz Böhm, Charles Vanel, Barbara Lass, Keiko Kishi and Eiji Okada.
- When was Rififi in Tokyo released?
- Rififi in Tokyo was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.