The Sharks (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1964, The Sharks is a drama film directed by Tomotaka Tasaka, running about 166 minutes.
What it’s about. A film adaptation of Masatsugu Nobuhiko's novel of the same name, directed by Tasaka Tomotaka and starring Nakamura Kinnosuke. This literary epic tells the story of how the protagonist, who has become mired in evil due to his poverty and low position, eventually awakens to humanity through an encounter with a nun. Shark was born without a father in a fishing village where the main occupation is catching sharks. In his poor and humiliating life, his only source of comfort is the tender love of his mother. However, on the night of a festival, the village burns to the ground and his mother dies. Left alone, Shark sets off for Kyoto with an old caster.
Who’s in it. The Sharks stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yoshiko Mita, Michiyo Kogure and Daisuke Katō, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Sharks 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 Sharks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sharks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sharks (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sharks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sharks worth watching?
- The Sharks holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sharks?
- The Sharks stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yoshiko Mita, Michiyo Kogure, Daisuke Katō and Yoshi Katō.
- When was The Sharks released?
- The Sharks was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.