The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1963, The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Kō Nakahira, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Jiro, a young yakuza, and Mami, a diplomat’s daughter, are two young lovers from different worlds. Having met by accident, they soon discover a new life together. But their love is ill-fated. Mami's family will not accept her choice, while leading an honest life seems like an unattainable goal for Jiro. Can there be anything else but a tragic ending?
Who’s in it. The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart stars Sayuri Yoshinaga as Mami Yokoyama, Mitsuo Hamada as Jiro, Masako Izumi as Kazue and Naomi Hoshi as Junko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart worth watching?
- The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart?
- The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Mitsuo Hamada, Masako Izumi, Naomi Hoshi and Asao Koike.
- When was The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart released?
- The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.