The Tokyo Mighty Guy (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1960, The Tokyo Mighty Guy is an action and comedy film directed by Buichi Saitō, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Mega star Akira Kobayashi stars as Jiro in the rambunctious tale of a chef who opens a restaurant in the busy Ginza district. His culinary skills and dashing good looks bring in the women as well as unwanted trouble, while an explosive political scandal builds around his girlfriend’s business...
Who’s in it. The Tokyo Mighty Guy stars Akira Kobayashi as Jirô Shimizu, Ruriko Asaoka as Hideko Matsuda, Toranosuke Ogawa as Onizaemon Ippon'yari and Sanae Nakahara as Rirako, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Tokyo Mighty Guy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tokyo Mighty Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tokyo Mighty Guy 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 The Tokyo Mighty Guy (1960)?
- In US, The Tokyo Mighty Guy is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tokyo Mighty Guy worth watching?
- The Tokyo Mighty Guy holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tokyo Mighty Guy?
- The Tokyo Mighty Guy stars Akira Kobayashi, Ruriko Asaoka, Toranosuke Ogawa, Sanae Nakahara and Arihiro Fujimura.
- When was The Tokyo Mighty Guy released?
- The Tokyo Mighty Guy was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.