The College Hero (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1958, The College Hero is a romance and drama film directed by Shūe Matsubayashi, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Romantic melodrama about the loves and adventures of Kageyama (Takarada) and his fellow oarsmen at Meikyo University.
Who’s in it. The College Hero stars Akira Takarada as Katsumi Kageyama, Izumi Yukimura as Harumi Yada, Ryō Ikebe as Tatsuya Urano and Reiko Dan as Junko Tsujii, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The College Hero 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 College Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of The College Hero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The College Hero (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The College Hero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The College Hero worth watching?
- The College Hero holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The College Hero?
- The College Hero stars Akira Takarada, Izumi Yukimura, Ryō Ikebe, Reiko Dan and Akira Kubo.
- When was The College Hero released?
- The College Hero was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.