ReportajeDrama

A Flame at the Pier (1962): reparto, argumento y streaming

1962 · Película · ★ 5.7

A Flame at the Pier poster

Released in 1962, A Flame at the Pier is a drama film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. Takashi Fujiki stars as a rebel in this drama about life on the Yokohama waterfront by New Wave director Masahiro Shinoda. The rebel works as an errand boy for a shipping company and vents his frustrations by plucking on the guitar. His interpretations of popular trends in music are sometimes right-on, and sometimes not exactly. Bereft of his guitar, the rebel's modes of expression are not as effective in generating interest as the Yokohama docks themselves, a fascinating world in their own right.

Who’s in it. A Flame at the Pier stars Takashi Fujiki as Saburo Minakami, Mariko Kaga as Yuki, Tamotsu Hayakawa as Kaga and Kyôko Kishida as Reiko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Flame at the Pier has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Flame at the Pier page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Flame at the Pier tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch A Flame at the Pier (1962)?
In Estados Unidos, A Flame at the Pier is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Flame at the Pier worth watching?
A Flame at the Pier holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Flame at the Pier?
A Flame at the Pier stars Takashi Fujiki, Mariko Kaga, Tamotsu Hayakawa, Kyôko Kishida and Kōji Nanbara.
When was A Flame at the Pier released?
A Flame at the Pier was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.