Hunting Tigers (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1988, Hunting Tigers is a notable film directed by Steven Okazaki.
What it’s about. October, 1987. American filmmaker Steven Okazaki is making a documentary about laureated japanese author Kenzaburo Oe, but all goes wrong when he finds out that due to "mistranslated facts" the subject of his film has only one day to spare before leaving the country. During their brief interview, Mr. Kenzaburo affirms that the new generation of japanese artists are "spoiled, un-original and too influenced by Western culture." so, having a japanese film crew rented for four more days, Steven decides to roam the streets of Tokyo filming the lives of the japanese emergent underdog artists, trying to make some sense of Mr. Oe's statement.
Who’s in it. Hunting Tigers stars Kenzaburô Oe and Jun Togawa.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Hunting Tigers sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hunting Tigers page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hunting Tigers (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hunting Tigers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hunting Tigers worth watching?
- Hunting Tigers holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hunting Tigers?
- Hunting Tigers stars Kenzaburô Oe and Jun Togawa.
- When was Hunting Tigers released?
- Hunting Tigers was released in 1988.