Romance Express (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film
Released in 1961, Romance Express is a comedy film directed by Yūzō Kawashima, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Comedy of manners set on the "Kodama" train between Tokyo and Osaka, before the opening of the Shinkansen. In the leading role, Frankie Sakai plays a straightforward but indecisive hero. The passengers also include the bubbly Dan Reiko, and Ozawa Eitaro as a dour company president. Based on the novel "Seven and a half hours", by Shishi Bunroku.
Who’s in it. Romance Express stars Frankie Sakai, Reiko Dan, Yumi Shirakawa and Eitarō Ozawa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Romance Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romance Express tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romance Express (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Romance Express change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Romance Express?
- Romance Express stars Frankie Sakai, Reiko Dan, Yumi Shirakawa, Eitarō Ozawa and Sonomi Nakajima.
- When was Romance Express released?
- Romance Express was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.