The Rough One (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film
Released in 1969, The Rough One is a drama film directed by Yasuharu Hasebe, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A tale of wannabe yakuza youths. When not cooking up scams with his buddies, Zenkichi develops a crush on Taro's disgusted sister, Miki. But soon the young hoods run afoul of their underworld idols when they rob the wrong gang, led by brutal boss Konno. When Zenkichi's pals start to bite the dust, he hooks up with a more traditional yakuza, Tetsugoro, to retaliate.
Who’s in it. The Rough One stars Tsuneo Aoki as Murai, Tatsuya Fuji as Taro, Jotaro Togami and Akira Kobayashi as Yuji, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rough One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rough One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rough One (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rough One change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Rough One?
- The Rough One stars Tsuneo Aoki, Tatsuya Fuji, Jotaro Togami, Akira Kobayashi and Ryōji Hayama.
- When was The Rough One released?
- The Rough One was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.