Pigs and Battleships(1961)
豚と軍艦
Pigs and Battleships Synopsis
In the city of Yokosuka, Kinta and his lover Haruko, both involved with yakuza, brave the post-occupation period with a goal to be together.
Pigs and Battleships (1961) is a crime and drama film directed by Shōhei Imamura, released on January 21, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Hiroyuki Nagato, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Masao Mishima and Tetsuro Tamba. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 67 ratings.
- Director:
- Shōhei Imamura
- Writers:
- Kano Otsuka, Hisashi Yamanouchi
- Cinematographer:
- Shinsaku Himeda
- Composer:
- Toshirō Mayuzumi
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Pigs and Battleships Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hiroyuki Nagato
as Kinta
Jitsuko Yoshimura
as Haruko
Masao Mishima
as Himori
Tetsuro Tamba
as Slasher Tetsuji
Shirō Ōsaka
as Hoshino
Takeshi Katō
as Ohachi
Shoichi Ozawa
as Gunji
Yōko Minamida
as Katsuyo
Hideo Sato
as Kikuo
Eijirō Tōno
as Kan'ichi
Akira Yamanouchi
as Sakiyama
Sanae Nakahara
as Hiromi
Key crew
Directed by Shōhei Imamura, written by Kano Otsuka and Hisashi Yamanouchi.
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Pigs and Battleships Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 67 ratings.
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Pigs and Battleships – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pigs and Battleships online?
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Pigs and Battleships (1961) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pigs and Battleships?
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The main cast of Pigs and Battleships (1961) includes Hiroyuki Nagato, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Masao Mishima, Tetsuro Tamba and Shirō Ōsaka. The film was directed by Shōhei Imamura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pigs and Battleships released?
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Pigs and Battleships was released on January 21, 1961 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Pigs and Battleships worth watching?
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Pigs and Battleships (1961) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 67 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.