Salaryman Kintaro (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 1999, Salaryman Kintaro is a drama series.
What it’s about. Kintaro Yajima comes to Tokyo and is hired by Yamato Construction Company when he saves the life of the company's CEO. A former leader of a motorcycle gang, Kintaro is known for his highly principled and forthright way of dealing with matters and is never afraid to tell his superiors exactly what he thinks. This has a tendency of irritating some; but when corruption from within the company begins to surface, he may be the only one who can stand up to it.
Who’s in it. Salaryman Kintaro stars Katsunori Takahashi as Kintaro Yajima, Michiko Hada as Masumi Yajima, Kazushige Nagashima as Ryuhei Yamada and Yasuko Sawaguchi as Yoko Shinozuka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Salaryman Kintaro has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salaryman Kintaro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salaryman Kintaro tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salaryman Kintaro (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Salaryman Kintaro change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Salaryman Kintaro worth watching?
- Salaryman Kintaro holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Salaryman Kintaro?
- Salaryman Kintaro stars Katsunori Takahashi, Michiko Hada, Kazushige Nagashima, Yasuko Sawaguchi and Riho Makise.
- When was Salaryman Kintaro released?
- Salaryman Kintaro was released in 1999.