Sandakan No. 8(1974)
サンダカン八番娼館 望郷
A prostitute is a woman too.
Sandakan No. 8 Synopsis
A young journalist interviews an elderly woman about being forced into prostitution in Borneo at a brothel called Sandakan No. 8.
Sandakan No. 8 (1974) is a drama and history film directed by Kei Kumai, released on November 2, 1974 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Komaki Kurihara, Yoko Takahashi, Kinuyo Tanaka and Ken Tanaka. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Kei Kumai
- Writers:
- Sakae Hirosawa, Kei Kumai
- Producers:
- Masayuki Satō, Hideyuki Shiino
- Cinematographer:
- Mitsuji Kanau
- Composer:
- Akira Ifukube
- Production:
- TOHO, O&R Productions, Haiyuza Eiga Hoso Company
- Status:
- Released
Sandakan No. 8 (1974) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sandakan No. 8 before you stream it.
Sandakan No. 8 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Komaki Kurihara
as Keiko Mitani
Yoko Takahashi
as Young Osaki
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Old Osaki
Ken Tanaka
as Hideo Takeuchi
Masayo Umezawa
as Yukio
Takiko Mizunoe
as Okiku
- Eiko Mizuhara
Eiko Mizuhara
as Ofumi
- Yoko Todo
Yoko Todo
as Oyae
- Yoko Nakagawa
Yoko Nakagawa
as Ohana
Eitarō Ozawa
as Tarozo
Hideo Sunazuka
as Yajima
Mitsuo Hamada
as Yasukichi
Key crew
Directed by Kei Kumai, written by Sakae Hirosawa and Kei Kumai, produced by Masayuki Satō and Hideyuki Shiino.
Explore more Drama titles
Sandakan No. 8 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 19 ratings.
You may also like
Street of Shame
1956
Tokyo Decadence
1992
Sakuran
2006
Pigs and Battleships
1961
The Life of Oharu
1952
Gate of Flesh
1988
Trafficked
2017
Antiporno
2017
Intentions of Murder
1964
The Insect Woman
1963
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41
1972
Munich - The Edge of War
2021
Female Yakuza Tale
1973
Radium Girls
2020
Call Boy
2018
The Client List
2010
Salt of the Earth
1954
Waiting for the Barbarians
2020
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II
2013
Monster
2003
Movies similar to Sandakan No. 8
The Karate Kid Part II
1986
Sweet-Smelling Movie: Be a Light to the World
2016
Aderyn Papur... and Pigs Might Fly
1984
Fortuna Oriental
2023
VIOLETA
2024
Give Us Tomorrow
1978
Flags of Our Fathers
2006
The Naked Island
1960
Throne of Blood
1957
Red Beard
1965
Ikiru
1952
Battle Royale
2000
Hedonistic Pleasures
1969
Intolerance
2021
Secondhand Hearts
2017
A Missing Part
2024
Pelican: 74 Years of Japanese Tradition
2019
Mothra vs. Godzilla
1964
The Devil's Rejects
2005
It's a Free World...
2007
Sandakan No. 8 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sandakan No. 8 online?
+
Sandakan No. 8 (1974) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sandakan No. 8?
+
The main cast of Sandakan No. 8 (1974) includes Komaki Kurihara, Yoko Takahashi, Kinuyo Tanaka, Ken Tanaka and Masayo Umezawa. The film was directed by Kei Kumai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sandakan No. 8 released?
+
Sandakan No. 8 was released on November 2, 1974 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Sandakan No. 8 worth watching?
+
Sandakan No. 8 (1974) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sandakan No. 8?
+
Yes. The official Sandakan No. 8 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.