The Man from the East (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1961, The Man from the East is a crime and drama film directed by Umetsugu Inoue, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Kenta (Kayama), a boxer-turned-wandering minstrel becomes involved in a yakuza plot to rid slum dwellers from a piece of land the gangsters wish to develop. Kenta befriends a wandering poet and the younger sister (Hoshi) of a boxer Keota killed in the ring.
Who’s in it. The Man from the East stars Yūzō Kayama as Kenta Hasebe, Yuriko Hoshi as Michiko Homma, Makoto Satō as Uesugi and Jun Funato as Egawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Man from the East 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 Man from the East page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from the East tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from the East (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man from the East change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man from the East worth watching?
- The Man from the East holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man from the East?
- The Man from the East stars Yūzō Kayama, Yuriko Hoshi, Makoto Satō, Jun Funato and Shirō Ōsaka.
- When was The Man from the East released?
- The Man from the East was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.