The River Yokobori (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film
Released in 1966, The River Yokobori is a drama film directed by Hideo Oba, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Taka, the daughter of Naniwa-ya, a longtime Osaka store owner, married Kichisaburo Kawashima-ya, the son of a kimono wholesaler. Her husband just tried to play with her like a sweet candy, but Taka fell in love with him. One day, the father-in-law suddenly dies, and the Kawashima-ya family fortune is rapidly changing. However, the depravity of Kichisaburo does not subside...
Who’s in it. The River Yokobori stars Senjaku Nakamura as Kichisaburo, Chieko Baisho as Taka, Takashi Yamaguchi as Gohei and Shoichi Ozawa as Gamakuchi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The River Yokobori page.
If you liked it. Fans of The River Yokobori tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The River Yokobori (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The River Yokobori change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The River Yokobori?
- The River Yokobori stars Senjaku Nakamura, Chieko Baisho, Takashi Yamaguchi, Shoichi Ozawa and Hideya Kojima.
- When was The River Yokobori released?
- The River Yokobori was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.