Yellow Fangs (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1990, Yellow Fangs is a drama film directed by Sonny Chiba, running about 107 minutes. “900 pounds of ferocious terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on actual events that occurred in Hokkaido, Japan, 1915. Rimeinzu: Utsukushiki yuusha-tachi tells the story of a group of bear hunters that are tracking a 900 pound brown bear nicknamed Red Spots that is terrorising the area. It attacks and kills men, but it feasts only on women.
Who’s in it. Yellow Fangs stars Hiroyuki Sanada as Eiji, Mika Muramatsu as Yuki, Hikaru Kurosaki as Sabu and Takeshi Maya as Jiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Yellow Fangs has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yellow Fangs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yellow Fangs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yellow Fangs (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yellow Fangs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yellow Fangs worth watching?
- Yellow Fangs holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yellow Fangs?
- Yellow Fangs stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Mika Muramatsu, Hikaru Kurosaki, Takeshi Maya and Satoshi Kurihara.
- When was Yellow Fangs released?
- Yellow Fangs was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.
