The Biggest Gamble (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1969, The Biggest Gamble is a drama and crime film directed by Kōsaku Yamashita, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. When Honjo is selected as Kansai district's chairman, Iwasa of the rival gang asks Itsuki to do everything possible to have Honjo step down, which puts Itsuki between a rock and a hard place.
Who’s in it. The Biggest Gamble stars Koji Tsuruta as Itsuki Masaji, Ken Takakura as Shuzo Honjo, Akiko Koyama and Yoshiko Mita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Biggest Gamble 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 Biggest Gamble page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Biggest Gamble tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Biggest Gamble (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Biggest Gamble change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Biggest Gamble worth watching?
- The Biggest Gamble holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Biggest Gamble?
- The Biggest Gamble stars Koji Tsuruta, Ken Takakura, Akiko Koyama, Yoshiko Mita and Rinichi Yamamoto.
- When was The Biggest Gamble released?
- The Biggest Gamble was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.