Wings of Icarus' Flight (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film
Released in 1980, Wings of Icarus' Flight is a drama film directed by Tokihisa Morikawa, running about 112 minutes. “Can you be a clown!?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man who travels around the world with a camera in his hand finds the circus a fascinating subject. The huge tents and life-threatening acrobatics were filled with dreams, laughter, and excitement. From that moment on, his destiny changes. While living in the circus, the young man becomes fascinated by the art of performing, trains hard, and makes his debut on the big stage. He puts all of his youth into his quest to become a clown, the flower of the circus and the origin of laughter.
Who’s in it. Wings of Icarus' Flight stars Masashi Sada as Toru Kuriyama, Tomoko Naraoka as Mother, Hajime Hana as Hiroyuki Okano and Mieko Harada, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wings of Icarus' Flight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wings of Icarus' Flight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wings of Icarus' Flight (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wings of Icarus' Flight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Wings of Icarus' Flight?
- Wings of Icarus' Flight stars Masashi Sada, Tomoko Naraoka, Hajime Hana, Mieko Harada and Mitsuko Baisho.
- When was Wings of Icarus' Flight released?
- Wings of Icarus' Flight was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.