Hot Wind (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film
Released in 1943, Hot Wind is a drama film directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in wartime at the Yawata Steel Works in Tobata, Yawata, and Kokura cities in Fukuoka Prefecture, the film depicts people taking on the evil blast furnaces that prevent increased production. The film was shot on location at the actual Yawata Steel Works for an extended period of time, and special effects were created using a miniature blast furnace that closely reproduces the actual one.
Who’s in it. Hot Wind stars Susumu Fujita as Kensuke Shibata, Setsuko Hara as Kumiko Takagi, Isao Numasaki as Tatsuo Kikuchi and Yataro Kurokawa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Wind (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hot Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Hot Wind?
- Hot Wind stars Susumu Fujita, Setsuko Hara, Isao Numasaki, Yataro Kurokawa and Ichirō Sugai.
- When was Hot Wind released?
- Hot Wind was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.