Ishigassen (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film
Released in 1955, Ishigassen is a notable film directed by Mitsuo Wakasugi.
What it’s about. Across the Inagawa River that runs through the center of the village, the children of the two villages scrambled for a swimming pool, and each time a stone battle took place. Takemaru, the only son of the priesthood of Tada Shrine, was weak and was always forced to carry stones. However, neither swimming nor stone-throwing was a secret to his sick mother, Kouko... Seishi Matsumaru, Ryuichi Yoshida, and Ado Matsuyama were adapted from "Tenmangu" and "Ishigassen", directed by Mitsuo Wakasugi of "Waran Hayashi", and photographed by Hanjiro Nakazawa of "The Last Women".
Who’s in it. Ishigassen stars Isuzu Yamada, Jūkichi Uno, Ei Ozawa and Taketoshi Naitō, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ishigassen page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ishigassen (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ishigassen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ishigassen?
- Ishigassen stars Isuzu Yamada, Jūkichi Uno, Ei Ozawa, Taketoshi Naitō and Zenpei Saga.
- When was Ishigassen released?
- Ishigassen was released in 1955.