Ghost Ship Part 1 (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film

Released in 1957, Ghost Ship Part 1 is a fantasy, adventure and horror film directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. As Part I opens, Jubei (Denjiro Okochi), the best of sea skippers, is unable to overcome the stormy seas of Luzon. All hands on board the Kannonmaru were lost except for Shinkei, who alone made his way to land & eventually home to inform his grandson Jiromaru (Kinnosuke Nakamura) that his father Jubei met with disaster. Young Jiromaru tells his grandfather that he doesn't want to be a skipper like his father, but wants to go to Kyoto and become a samurai…
Who’s in it. Ghost Ship Part 1 stars Kinnosuke Nakamura as Jiromaru, Ryutaro Otomo as Samanosuke Sasaki, Denjirō Ōkōchi as Jubei and Yumiko Hasegawa as Yuki-hime, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghost Ship Part 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost Ship Part 1 tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghost Ship Part 1 (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ghost Ship Part 1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ghost Ship Part 1?
- Ghost Ship Part 1 stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Ryutaro Otomo, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Yumiko Hasegawa and Eiko Maruyama.
