The Young and Bad (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film

Released in 1962, The Young and Bad is an action and thriller film directed by Kō Nakahira, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Not too long ago, Soichiro was considered one of the most powerful men in business. But his business had failed, his granddaughter had committed suicide. There was nothing in his life anymore that he could look forward to. Sochiro was ready to put an to it end to all. As he drives down the Usui Pass, headed toward his summer house in Karuizawa, a girl in red heels, wearing nothing else but a coat jumps in front of the car.
Who’s in it. The Young and Bad stars Hideki Takahashi as Hiroshi Naya, Masako Izumi as Shinko Terada, Ken Yamauchi as Kazumasa Ayanokôji and Mayumi Shimizu as Tokuko Mayuzumi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young and Bad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young and Bad 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young and Bad (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Young and Bad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Young and Bad?
- The Young and Bad stars Hideki Takahashi, Masako Izumi, Ken Yamauchi, Mayumi Shimizu and Kōji Wada.
- When was The Young and Bad released?
- The Young and Bad was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.