The Four Roughnecks (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1974, The Four Roughnecks is a notable film directed by Yukihiro Sawada, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Gimme gimme gimme! Yusaku Matsuda and his gang are on the hunt for women, money and more money! The late legendary actor, Yusaku Matsuda, stars in this explosive motion picture about the hedonistic lifestyles of four roughnecks directed by Yukihiro Sawada. Takeo Natsuki (Yusaku Matsuda) was just released from prison. He was the leader of three rascals; all they did was cause trouble. When they meet a girl whose father is resisting a forced eviction to make way for a construction site, they come up with their own plans to solve the problem.
Who’s in it. The Four Roughnecks stars Yūsaku Matsuda, Kenzō Kawarasaki, Masaaki Daimon and Gajiro Satoh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Four Roughnecks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Four Roughnecks page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Four Roughnecks (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Four Roughnecks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Four Roughnecks worth watching?
- The Four Roughnecks holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Four Roughnecks?
- The Four Roughnecks stars Yūsaku Matsuda, Kenzō Kawarasaki, Masaaki Daimon, Gajiro Satoh and Sayoko Katō.
- When was The Four Roughnecks released?
- The Four Roughnecks was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.