The Catch(1961)
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The Catch Synopsis
Towards the end of WWII, a black American pilot is captured and imprisoned by rural Japanese villagers, who await official instructions as to how to proceed with their 'catch'.
The Catch (1961) is a war and drama film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, released on November 22, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Rentaro Mikuni, Akiko Koyama, Yōko Mihara and Hugh Hurd. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Writers:
- Tsutomu Tamura, Toshio Matsumoto, Toshirō Ishidō
- Cinematographer:
- Yoshitsugu Tonegawa
- Composer:
- Riichirō Manabe
- Production:
- Palace Film Production
- Status:
- Released
The Catch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rentaro Mikuni
as Kazumasa Takano
Akiko Koyama
as Hiroko Ishii
Yōko Mihara
as Sachiko Tsukada
Hugh Hurd
as Black Soldier
Masako Nakamura
as Hisako
Teruko Kishi
as Masu
Sadako Sawamura
as Katsu
Kyū Sazanka
Rokkō Toura
Jun Hamamura
- Ton Shimada
Ton Shimada
Yoshi Katō
Key crew
Directed by Nagisa Ōshima, written by Tsutomu Tamura, Toshio Matsumoto and Toshirō Ishidō.
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The Catch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Catch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Catch online?
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The Catch (1961) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Catch?
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The main cast of The Catch (1961) includes Rentaro Mikuni, Akiko Koyama, Yōko Mihara, Hugh Hurd and Masako Nakamura. The film was directed by Nagisa Ōshima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Catch released?
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The Catch was released on November 22, 1961 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Catch worth watching?
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The Catch (1961) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.