Revenge (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1964, Revenge is a drama film directed by Tadashi Imai, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. This tragic drama shows a young man fettered by Bushido, the way of the Samurai, who tried to escape the chains of his position, but was being forced to die. When the Tokugawa Shogunate ruled the land, Tatsuno castle in Wakisaka Clan's home of Harima held an established custom, the inspection of the arms warehouse. The Government Inspector Okuno Magodayu found a slight bit of dirt on the point of a spear and mentioned it with disdain. Ezaki Shinpachi heard it and started an argument with him. Magodayu then sent a a letter of challenge to him because he felt insulted by a low-ranking underling without a title. As it turned out Magodayu was killed. Since then, Shinpachi and the Okuno family have had continuous revenge duels. The tension mounts as this story builds to an extremely violent climax, when blood must pay for blood if the clan is to survive!
Who’s in it. Revenge stars Kinnosuke Nakamura as Shinpachi Ezaki, Takahiro Tamura as Jubei Ezaki, Tetsurō Tamba as Shume Okuno and Yoshiko Mita as Ritsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Revenge 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 Revenge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Revenge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Revenge (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Revenge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Revenge worth watching?
- Revenge holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Revenge?
- Revenge stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Takahiro Tamura, Tetsurō Tamba, Yoshiko Mita and Ai Sasaki.
- When was Revenge released?
- Revenge was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.