Black Strait (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1964, Black Strait is a crime and action film directed by Mio Ezaki, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Newly out of prison after killing his boss' rival, Akio Maki is eager to move on and start a new life with the boss' daughter. However, the chains of the past are not so easily broken and Maki is soon ordered to kill again.
Who’s in it. Black Strait stars Yūjirō Ishihara as Akio Maki, Yukiyo Toake as Noriko, Kazuko Yoshiyuki as Chisako Kayama and Ichirō Nakatani as Tetsuji Onuki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Black Strait 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 Black Strait page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Strait tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Strait (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Strait change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Strait worth watching?
- Black Strait holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Strait?
- Black Strait stars Yūjirō Ishihara, Yukiyo Toake, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Ichirō Nakatani and Gorō Tarumi.
- When was Black Strait released?
- Black Strait was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.