Wild Palanquin (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1960, Wild Palanquin is a drama and mystery film directed by Shoji Matsumura, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Shinsuke Inaba, a thief who snuck into the Kishu family residence in Edo. He was almost discovered by a patrol, but he is helped by Kajio, a woman who holds the position of a junior maid of honor. She was later reprimanded and moved into her family's candle shop. One day, she meets the popular actor Nakazo Nakamura, and is surprised by his exact resemblance to Shinsuke...
Who’s in it. Wild Palanquin stars Chiyonosuke Azuma, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Eiko Maruyama and Ichirō Izawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Wild Palanquin 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 Wild Palanquin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Palanquin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild Palanquin (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wild Palanquin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wild Palanquin worth watching?
- Wild Palanquin holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wild Palanquin?
- Wild Palanquin stars Chiyonosuke Azuma, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Eiko Maruyama, Ichirō Izawa and Kinji Nakamura.
- When was Wild Palanquin released?
- Wild Palanquin was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.