Pale Flower (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1964, Pale Flower is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Muraki, a hardboiled Yakuza gangster, has just been released from prison after serving a sentence for murder. Revisiting his old gambling haunts, he meets Saeko, a striking young upper-class woman who is out seeking thrills, and whose presence adds spice to the staid masculine underworld rituals. Muraki becomes her mentor while simultaneously coping with the shifts of power that have affected the gangs while he was interred. When he notices a rogue, drug-addicted young punk hanging around the gambling dens, he realizes that Saeko's insatiable lust for intense pleasures may be leading her to self-destruction.
Who’s in it. Pale Flower stars Ryō Ikebe as Muraki, Mariko Kaga as Saeko, Takashi Fujiki as Yo and Chisako Hara as Shinko Furuta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Pale Flower has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pale Flower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pale Flower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pale Flower (1964)?
- In US, Pale Flower is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pale Flower worth watching?
- Pale Flower holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pale Flower?
- Pale Flower stars Ryō Ikebe, Mariko Kaga, Takashi Fujiki, Chisako Hara and Eijirō Tōno.
- When was Pale Flower released?
- Pale Flower was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.