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Man Against Man (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film

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Released in 1960, Man Against Man is a drama and crime film directed by Senkichi Taniguchi, running about 116 minutes.

What it’s about. Kikumori runs a cabaret on the docks, while his friend Kaji operates transport boats. When a gang of drug dealers tries to force the pair to cooperate in a smuggling scheme, conflict arises between the two friends. Falsely blamed for murder, Kikumori is blackmailed into an attempt to sabotage Kaji's boats and kill him. But the friendship between the two men proves an obstacle to the gangleader's plans.

Who’s in it. Man Against Man stars Toshirō Mifune as Kaji, Ryō Ikebe as Kikumori, Yûzô Kayama as Toshio Masue and Yumi Shirakawa as Mineko Saijo, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man Against Man page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Man Against Man (1960)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man Against Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Man Against Man?
Man Against Man stars Toshirō Mifune, Ryō Ikebe, Yûzô Kayama, Yumi Shirakawa and Yuriko Hoshi.
When was Man Against Man released?
Man Against Man was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.