Rogue (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film
Released in 1968, Rogue is a drama and crime film directed by Masahiro Makino, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Coal miner Isamu Oba is forced to quit his village and leave his mother and siblings behind. Mining buddy Ichiro accompanies him to Tokyo, and the pair enjoy several "fish-out-of-water" sequences before finding employment at a boxing gym with trainer Sawada and his spunky sister Tomoko. The boys also find part time night jobs as roving minstrels in the club district courtesy of benevolent gang boss Asakawa. Of course, they run afoul of boss Karasawa's cruel gang. Karasawa also has it in for Asakawa, and this indirectly throws a spanner into the works as far as Isamu's burgeoning success as a kickboxer. When Asakawa 's HQ is burned to the ground by Karasawa's men, Asakawa tries to kill Karasawa - which, of course, leads to his own gruesome death. Isamu goes on the rampage with his sword, wiping out Karasawa and men.
Who’s in it. Rogue stars Ken Takakura as Isamu Oba, Bunta Sugawara as Ichiro Yamakawa, Minoru Oki as Kenzo Sawada and Kenjirō Ishiyama as Masayoshi Asakawa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rogue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rogue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rogue (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rogue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Rogue?
- Rogue stars Ken Takakura, Bunta Sugawara, Minoru Oki, Kenjirō Ishiyama and Kenji Ushio.
- When was Rogue released?
- Rogue was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.