Return of the Vagabond (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1960, Return of the Vagabond is an action and music film directed by Buichi Saitō, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. The 3rd film of the famous "Wataridori" (The Rambler) series from Nikkatsu. The young rambler, Shinji Taki (Akira Kobayashi), with his guitar arrives in Sadogashima Island, Niigata, Japan. Of course, Shinji meets yet another beautiful girl named Noriko, who closely resembles the famous actress Ruriko Asaoka again. Of course, Noriko is in trouble. Of course, Shinji's yet another skilled rival named "Tetsu, the Gunman" comes to Sado shortly. Of course, the villain tries to kill Shinji and Tetsu. Of course, Shinji solves the problem and leaves Sado suddenly.
Who’s in it. Return of the Vagabond stars Akira Kobayashi, Ruriko Asaoka, Joe Shishido and Tamio Kawachi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Return of the Vagabond has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return of the Vagabond page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return of the Vagabond 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 Return of the Vagabond (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Return of the Vagabond change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Return of the Vagabond worth watching?
- Return of the Vagabond holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return of the Vagabond?
- Return of the Vagabond stars Akira Kobayashi, Ruriko Asaoka, Joe Shishido, Tamio Kawachi and Sanae Nakahara.
- When was Return of the Vagabond released?
- Return of the Vagabond was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.