The Terrible Game (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1959, The Terrible Game is a drama and thriller film directed by Jun Fukuda, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Story of rebellious youth follows the 19-year-old son of a Hokkaido farmer who has an affair with the daughter of a wealthy trading company president.
Who’s in it. The Terrible Game stars Yōsuke Natsuki as Goro Kajimoto, Tatsuyoshi Ehara as Tomonori Yabuki, Fumie Noguchi as Shizuko Masui and Ryoko Koda as Mariko Sai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Terrible Game has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Terrible Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Terrible Game tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Terrible Game (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Terrible Game change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Terrible Game worth watching?
- The Terrible Game holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Terrible Game?
- The Terrible Game stars Yōsuke Natsuki, Tatsuyoshi Ehara, Fumie Noguchi, Ryoko Koda and Akemi Kita.
- When was The Terrible Game released?
- The Terrible Game was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.