New Third-Class Executive (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1959, New Third-Class Executive is a comedy and drama film directed by Masanori Kakei, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. At an Osaka electronics company, power struggles, corporate schemes, and personal agendas collide when the boss is away. As tensions rise around a meddling heiress and a collapsing business deal, one quiet employee steps up to set things right.
Who’s in it. New Third-Class Executive stars Hisaya Morishige as Shirō Sawamura, Keiju Kobayashi as Namiyoshi Yashiro, Daisuke Katō as Kumahira Onizuka and Izumi Yukimura as Maiko (Kumahira’s daughter), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, New Third-Class Executive 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 New Third-Class Executive page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Third-Class Executive tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Third-Class Executive (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for New Third-Class Executive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is New Third-Class Executive worth watching?
- New Third-Class Executive holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in New Third-Class Executive?
- New Third-Class Executive stars Hisaya Morishige, Keiju Kobayashi, Daisuke Katō, Izumi Yukimura and Mitsuko Kusabue.
- When was New Third-Class Executive released?
- New Third-Class Executive was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.