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Female Slave Ship (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1960, Female Slave Ship is a notable film directed by Yoshiki Onoda.

What it’s about. The year is 1945, months prior to Japan's ultimate defeat in WW2, and military lieutenant Sugawa is sent on a critical mission to deliver micro-fiche war plans to Tokyo from his base in Malaysia. But while flying over Chinese waters his plane is shot down and he is taken aboard a ship bound for Shanghai to deliver its merchandise - a ship filled with Female Slaves kidnapped from Japan. Will he abandon the women to pursue his main objective? Or will he fight foes, spies and pirates to save these women against all odds?

Who’s in it. Female Slave Ship stars Bunta Sugawara as Sugawa, Yōko Mihara as Queen, Utako Mitsuya as Rumiko and Tetsurō Tamba, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Female Slave Ship has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Female Slave Ship page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Female Slave Ship (1960)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Female Slave Ship change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Female Slave Ship worth watching?
Female Slave Ship holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Female Slave Ship?
Female Slave Ship stars Bunta Sugawara, Yōko Mihara, Utako Mitsuya, Tetsurō Tamba and Kōtarō Sugie.
When was Female Slave Ship released?
Female Slave Ship was released in 1960.