The Lucky General (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film
Released in 1962, The Lucky General is a comedy film directed by Kō Nakahira, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The action takes place in a city where you can live on only 100 yen a day. The "General", who indulged in gambling with his henchmen all day, he was running his business and hitting him with a taxi turned out to be a trifle for him. A unique work, filled with tears and laughter, praising the beautiful human love that blooms at the bottom of life, focused on the genius “General” who lives in the troubled city of Kamagasaki.
Who’s in it. The Lucky General stars Hiroyuki Nagato, Yukiko Todoroki, Yoshitaka Zushi and Jun Hamamura, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lucky General page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lucky General tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lucky General (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lucky General change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Lucky General?
- The Lucky General stars Hiroyuki Nagato, Yukiko Todoroki, Yoshitaka Zushi, Jun Hamamura and Sanae Nakahara.
- When was The Lucky General released?
- The Lucky General was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.