Spring Thunder (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film

Released in 1939, Spring Thunder is a notable film directed by Keisuke Sasaki, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Eiko is an innocent young lady born into a wealthy family with nothing to offer. She was good at singing, and lived her life playing around with her cronies, organizing music concerts and so on. However, things change when her father's business fails and she was suddenly thrown out into the world without any foundation. Eiko has no one to support her after she loses her social status, and her only tutor, Shinnosuke (Natsukawa Daijiro) was the only one who was sincere. Eiko is a stickler for using everything she can get her hands on, and she quickly moves into Shinnosuke's house.
Who’s in it. Spring Thunder stars Daijirō Natsukawa as Shin'nosuke Ide, Kōji Mitsui as Kensuke Ide, Hiroko Kawasaki as Shizuko and Michiyo Kogure as Eiko Tōjō, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spring Thunder page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spring Thunder (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spring Thunder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Spring Thunder?
- Spring Thunder stars Daijirō Natsukawa, Kōji Mitsui, Hiroko Kawasaki, Michiyo Kogure and Kinuyo Tanaka.
- When was Spring Thunder released?
- Spring Thunder was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.