Where can I watch Rusty Knife (1958)?

In US, Rusty Knife is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Rusty Knife worth watching?

Rusty Knife holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Rusty Knife?

Rusty Knife stars Yūjirō Ishihara, Mie Kitahara, Shōji Yasui, Jō Shishido and Akira Kobayashi.

When was Rusty Knife released?

Rusty Knife was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.

FeatureAction Thriller Crime

Rusty Knife (1958): cast, story & where to watch

1958 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1958, Rusty Knife is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Toshio Masuda, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Udaka is a new, post-war city where corruption has already taken hold. A persistent district attorney wants to arrest and convict Katsumata, a laughing, self-confident thug. The D.A. gets an anonymous letter about the suicide five years' before of a city council member. Evidence about the case leads the D.A. to Tachibana, struggling to go straight after involvement with the mob and a prison sentence for killing the man responsible for the rape and suicide of his fiancée. One of Tachibana's friends is Keiko, the daughter of the dead councilman and the ward of another powerful official. How do these stories connect?

Who’s in it. Rusty Knife stars Yūjirō Ishihara as Yukihiko Tachibana, Mie Kitahara as Keiko Nishida, Shōji Yasui as Prosecutor Karita and Jō Shishido as Shimabara, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Rusty Knife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rusty Knife page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rusty Knife tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Full details Where to watch →

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Rusty Knife (1958)?: In US, Rusty Knife is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Rusty Knife worth watching?: Rusty Knife holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rusty Knife?: Rusty Knife stars Yūjirō Ishihara, Mie Kitahara, Shōji Yasui, Jō Shishido and Akira Kobayashi.
When was Rusty Knife released?: Rusty Knife was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.