Intimidation (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1960, Intimidation is a crime film directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. Koreyoshi Kurahara’s ingeniously plotted, pocket-size noir concerns the intertwined fates of a desperate bank manager, blackmailed for book-cooking, and his resentful but timid underling, passed over for a promotion. The marvelously moody Intimidation (Aru kyouhaku) is an elegantly stripped-down and carefully paced crime drama.
Who’s in it. Intimidation stars Jun Hamamura as Nozaki, Nobuo Kaneko as Kyosuke Takita, Yōko Kozono as Kumiko and Kōjirō Kusanagi as Shinji Kumaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Intimidation 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 Intimidation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Intimidation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Intimidation (1960)?
- In US, Intimidation is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Intimidation worth watching?
- Intimidation holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Intimidation?
- Intimidation stars Jun Hamamura, Nobuo Kaneko, Yōko Kozono, Kōjirō Kusanagi and Kō Nishimura.
- When was Intimidation released?
- Intimidation was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.