The Greatest Man in the World (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1932, The Greatest Man in the World is an action and drama film directed by Mansaku Itami, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. In the midst of the depression, two ronin rack their brains to come up with a dishonest scheme. Taking a man from the countryside, they fashion him into Ise Isenokami, the finest swordsman under the sun. Pretending to be his followers, they visit various sword fighting dojo. Out of fear upon hearing the name Isenokami, they pay him off and do not let him enter their training halls. The impostor eventually comes face to face with the real Isenokami after rescuing his daughter, Oyae, who is caught up in a minor incident.
Who’s in it. The Greatest Man in the World stars Shuichiro Atsumi, Junzaburō Ban, Chiezo Kataoka as Young samurai/Isenokami and Michisaburō Segawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Greatest Man in the World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Greatest Man in the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Greatest Man in the World tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Greatest Man in the World (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Greatest Man in the World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Greatest Man in the World worth watching?
- The Greatest Man in the World holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Greatest Man in the World?
- The Greatest Man in the World stars Shuichiro Atsumi, Junzaburō Ban, Chiezo Kataoka, Michisaburō Segawa and Isuzu Yamada.
- When was The Greatest Man in the World released?
- The Greatest Man in the World was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.