Shimane Prison Riot (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1975, Shimane Prison Riot is an action film directed by Sadao Nakajima, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Japan, 1948: Hiroki Matsukata stars as a man facing a nine year prison sentence. He incites prisoners of Shimane Prison to the biggest riot in jail history. A fighter by heart, he sees a way out of any situation, but will he survive this, the gutsiest assault ever attempted?
Who’s in it. Shimane Prison Riot stars Hiroki Matsukata as Tamotsu Sawamoto, Kinya Kitaoji as Yuji Kawamura, Gorō Ibuki and Tamio Kawachi as Dog breeder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Shimane Prison Riot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shimane Prison Riot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shimane Prison Riot tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shimane Prison Riot (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shimane Prison Riot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shimane Prison Riot worth watching?
- Shimane Prison Riot holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shimane Prison Riot?
- Shimane Prison Riot stars Hiroki Matsukata, Kinya Kitaoji, Gorō Ibuki, Tamio Kawachi and Kunie Tanaka.
- When was Shimane Prison Riot released?
- Shimane Prison Riot was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.