Flight from Ashiya (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1964, Flight from Ashiya is an action, adventure and romance film directed by Michael Anderson, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Featuring an all-star cast and on-location shooting in Japan, where the story is set, three US Air Force rescue pilots must overcome their personal problems and differences to embark upon a dangerous mission to save raft-bound Japanese survivors from a murderous storm-tossed sea. As they head for their location, the film flashes back to chronicle the pasts of each pilot to make clear their mixed feelings about their upcoming assignment.
Who’s in it. Flight from Ashiya stars Yul Brynner as TSgt. Mike Takashima, Richard Widmark as L:t. Col. Glenn Stevenson, George Chakiris as 2nd Lt. John Gregg and Suzy Parker as Lucille Caroll, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Flight from Ashiya has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flight from Ashiya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flight from Ashiya 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 Flight from Ashiya (1964)?
- In US, Flight from Ashiya is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flight from Ashiya worth watching?
- Flight from Ashiya holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flight from Ashiya?
- Flight from Ashiya stars Yul Brynner, Richard Widmark, George Chakiris, Suzy Parker and Shirley Knight.
- When was Flight from Ashiya released?
- Flight from Ashiya was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.