The Fugitive (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film
Released in 1959, The Fugitive is a drama and crime film directed by Takumi Furukawa, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. An action drama similar to Wyler's "The Desperate Hours", adapted by Seiji Hoshikawa of "Tasogare no Tokyo Tower" based on Shinji Fujiwara's original work. Jiro, who had been unable to rehabilitate because of the stigma of having criminal record, stopped by at his favorite bar. There, Shimamoto was waiting for him, and Jiro was offered a job to carry certain things. Jiro was attracted by the large amount of reward and finally accepted the task. The car driven by Jiro was investigated by a police officer on the way, but Shimamoto shooted the police officer and orders to help Jiro escape at full speed...
Who’s in it. The Fugitive stars Hiroyuki Nagato, Mihoko Inagaki, Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi and Yuko Minamifu, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fugitive page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fugitive tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fugitive (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fugitive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Fugitive?
- The Fugitive stars Hiroyuki Nagato, Mihoko Inagaki, Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi, Yuko Minamifu and Yôko Kosono.
- When was The Fugitive released?
- The Fugitive was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.