The Rambling Guitarist (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1959, The Rambling Guitarist is a crime and western film directed by Buichi Saitō, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Arriving in the town of Hakodate, a wandering musician, Shinji Taki, is soon recruited by the local gang as a hired hand. However, with the arrival of a sinister gunman, Taki's mysterious past catches up with him.
Who’s in it. The Rambling Guitarist stars Akira Kobayashi as Taki, Joe Shishido as George, Ruriko Asaoka as Yuki and Nobuo Kaneko as Akitsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Rambling Guitarist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rambling Guitarist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rambling Guitarist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rambling Guitarist (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rambling Guitarist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Rambling Guitarist worth watching?
- The Rambling Guitarist holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rambling Guitarist?
- The Rambling Guitarist stars Akira Kobayashi, Joe Shishido, Ruriko Asaoka, Nobuo Kaneko and Sanae Nakahara.
- When was The Rambling Guitarist released?
- The Rambling Guitarist was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.