A Lustful Man (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1961, A Lustful Man is a comedy and drama film directed by Yasuzō Masumura, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Fascinated with women from an early age, Yonosuke had his first sexual encounter at the age of seven. From that day on, he recklessly and forwardly pursues women, feeding his fascination and experience. As Yonosuke's salacious behavior brings much cause for shame to the family, his father eventually breaks relations with him. Expelled from the family, 19-year-old Yonosuke embarks on a pilgrimage of lust, traveling far and wide to acquaint himself with women of all walks.
Who’s in it. A Lustful Man stars Raizō Ichikawa as Yonosuke, Ayako Wakao as Yuugiridayuu, Tamao Nakamura as Omachi and Yoshie Mizutani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Lustful Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Lustful Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Lustful Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Lustful Man (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Lustful Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Lustful Man worth watching?
- A Lustful Man holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Lustful Man?
- A Lustful Man stars Raizō Ichikawa, Ayako Wakao, Tamao Nakamura, Yoshie Mizutani and Michiko Ai.
- When was A Lustful Man released?
- A Lustful Man was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.
