Pacific Porters (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1961, Pacific Porters is an action film directed by Akinori Matsuo, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Tetsuji Tachibana was fired as a pilot after Jim gave false testimony in an accident caused by Captain Jim's intoxication. Only Junpei Nambu, the editor-in-chief of “Kokuikai” (Aviation World), was on Tetsuji's side. Tetsuji questions Jim, but Jim refuses to tell him anything, and the atmosphere turns sour. At that moment, Yosuke Sugie, a former classmate of Tetsuji's at the Civil Aviation College, enters the office.
Who’s in it. Pacific Porters stars Akira Kobayashi, Joe Shishido, Ruriko Asaoka and Mari Shiraki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Pacific Porters 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 Pacific Porters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pacific Porters 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 Pacific Porters (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pacific Porters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pacific Porters worth watching?
- Pacific Porters holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pacific Porters?
- Pacific Porters stars Akira Kobayashi, Joe Shishido, Ruriko Asaoka, Mari Shiraki and Shinsuke Ashida.
- When was Pacific Porters released?
- Pacific Porters was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.
